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Job reference: 005448
Salary: Band 5 (£24,670 - £30,742)
Job closing date: 26/09/2019
Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
Location: Western General Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 12/09/2019
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: Cytogenetics

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South Genetics Service

2 x Genetic Technologists
Applications are invited from life science graduates for 2 permanent posts in the Edinburgh Genetic Service (WGH).  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 knowledge of Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.

The service is currently integrating the cytogenetic and molecular genetic technologist pool and to this effect, a new job description is currently under development to incorporate integrated working. This job description will be issued to all staff once agreed with Partnership.

The post holder will be expected to rise to the challenges associated with the delivery of highly complex routine testing. We enjoy regular departmental seminar programmes and training in management skills is available where appropriate. The laboratory is superbly equipped benefiting from a strong research background and has superb links with various research groups.

Applicants must possess a relevant Honours Degree in life sciences. 

Informal enquiries to 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.

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