South Genetics Service

Genetic Technologist

Band 5: 37.50 hrs per week

Pay scale from: £25,100 - £31,649

Applications are invited from individuals with a life science background for a permanent post as a Genetic Technologist within the South East Scotland Genetic Service, based at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh. The fully UKAS accredited laboratory provides both regional and national Genetics Services.

Candidates should have experience of working in a scientific laboratory and a detailed understanding of Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.

The post holder will work within a busy diagnostic laboratory and undertake a wide range of duties towards the investigation of both inherited and acquired genetic conditions.

The post holder will also have the opportunity for continuing career development as we enjoy regular departmental seminar programmes and training is available where appropriate.                                                            Applicants must possess a relevant Honours Degree in life sciences. 

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. 

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Danielle Carmichael by e-mail:- (danielle.carmichael@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk) or phone 0131 537 2984 or to Doreen Chambers by e-mail:- doreen.chambers@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or phone 0131 537 1280.