Developmental Scientist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum Pro-Rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Cwmni: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7960656/180-B-264109 |
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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Development Scientist to join our Genomics Laboratory team at Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre.
This is a key role at the forefront of genomic medicine, where you will help shape and deliver innovative laboratory services that make a real difference for patients with rare diseases, solid cancers and haemato-oncology conditions.
As part of a leading regional genomics service, you will lead the development and implementation of new genomic tests, technologies and bioinformatics pipelines, while driving service improvement and supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostics in line with the National Genomic Test Directory.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across the laboratory, wider Trust, universities and external partners, contributing to translational research, service innovation and the introduction of new ways of working.
The role also offers the opportunity to lead validation projects, support quality and ISO 15189 compliance, mentor junior staff and influence the future direction of genomic services.
We are looking for someone with strong scientific knowledge, experience in validation and quality processes, excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role in a fast-moving and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you
Contribute to the development of a range of predominantly genomic tests to allow for optimising access and quality of genomics testing in rare disease, solid cancer and haemato-oncology.
Contribute to optimisation of assay processes and bioinformatics pipelines.
Contribute to delivering and maintaining a high-quality regional diagnostic service to deliver the National Genomic Test Directory
Collaborate closely with associated research and diagnostic groups on campus as well as regional and national level.
Facilitate translational research with partner organisations, including private business and universities.
Ensure the continuous improvement and development of laboratory services working closely with operational teams.
Ensure the continued ISO:15189 compliance of changes within the laboratory using the quality management system
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
· Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 4th May 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 12th May 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
This advert closes on Monday 4 May 2026