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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a fixed term position of 2 years.
The shift pattern for this position is Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Healthcare scientist responsible for undertaking translational research and development initiatives for the genetic diagnosis of cancer and rare disease, that include the implementation and validation of new genetic tests that can be used to deliver testing for Clinical Trials and for future implementation as a routine clinical service.
- Performs critical evaluation of new technology and subsequent translational implementation into routine diagnostic service.
- Performs complex and highly complex data analysis and the interpretation of complex results from translational projects that include the implementation and validation of new genetic tests.
- Provides highly specialist advice to colleagues and clinicians involved in the laboratory’s translational research and development initiatives, involving the implementation and validation of new genetic tests. Your duties will include:
- Works within the Development Programme to implement and deliver the laboratory’s translational research and development initiatives, in consultation with the Development Manager
- adheres strictly to the departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- follows Health and Safety regulations, as outlined in the laboratories protocols and policies.
- performs and organise their own work in the laboratory.
You should have
- an Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science.
- Post-graduate professional qualification as a Clinical Scientist or MSc or PhD along with appropriate equivalent experience in genomics (cancer or germline).
- Specialist experience of genetic diagnostics techniques, including PCR, sequencing, microarrays and FISH.
- Specialist knowledge of genetic diagnostics equipment and software packages.
- Considerable experience in complex genetic diagnostics data analysis and interpretation of complex results, including from next generation sequencing. Careful and meticulous, adhering to good laboratory practice.
Informal Contact: Paul Westwood, Acting Head of Service, Laboratory Genetics, Tel No: 0141 354 9312
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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