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Applications are invited for a temporary Band 7 LIMS/IT manager post in the Aberdeen Genetics Laboratory. The Aberdeen laboratory is part of the Scottish Genetics Consortium funded by the National Services Division to provide Genetic and Molecular Pathology diagnostic testing in Scotland.
This post is to develop and implement a new LIMS within the Genetics Laboratory, and take responsibility for project management. Additionally, the post holder will support the Head of Laboratory Genetics in the continuing development of Information Technology within the department. The successful individual will work closely with the Laboratories IT team in the development stages of the LIMS project, interfacing the LIMS with existing NHS portals, and with Genetics staff in the specific configuration of the system for use in the Genetics Laboratories. The individual will be jointly line managed by Heads of Laboratory Genetics and Laboratory IT.
This post represents a secondment opportunity to suitably qualified individuals within NHSG.
Experience and qualifications
Applicants should possess an appropriate Masters degree or degree equivalent or be able to demonstrate relevant specialist knowledge to an equivalent level.
Knowledge of operational diagnostic Medical Laboratory Technology and of relevant Information Technology is also required. This will require an in depth specialist knowledge of genetics/laboratory or IM&T procedures. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and enterprise database technologies is also desirable.
There will be considerable interaction with technologists, scientists and clinical colleagues within the Genetics department, Labs IT, the LIMS provider, eHealth and other health board IT departments.
Informal telephone enquiries can be made to Caroline Clark carolineclark4@nhs.net (01224 553888) or Christine Bell christinebell2@nhs.net (01224 550681)
Applications from pre –registration Clinical Scientists will also be considered; a first degree in biological sciences and relevant MSc are the minimum qualifications required for appointment.