Job Description

:Clinical Scientist / Senior Clinical Scientistxe2x80x93 NGSRandox Genomics Services Group require an experienced Clinical Scientist to work with the existing team reporting genomic test results and developing new NGS tests. The person must be registered with HCPC [Health and Care Professions Council UK] as a Clinical Scientist. The main purpose of this post is to review and approve clinical interpretative reports, assist in development of new tests, help develop automated reporting systems and assist with other R&D projects. In addition, the person will be expected to provide expert genetic and genomics advice to sales and marketing teams and staff at the Randox Health Clinics.The current genomic tests offered are:

• Hereditary Cancer NGS genes panel [113 genes] xe2x80x93 including cancer virtual panels ie HBOC
• Hereditary Cardiac NGS genes panel [174 genes] xe2x80x93 including cardiac virtual panels ie FH
• Nutrigenomics and Lifestyle xe2x80x93 Infinium array based
• Gut microbiome - NGS

We also have multiple Genomics panels in development.Randox has an ISO 15189 accredited genomic sequencing facility at the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services unit at the Randox Science Park in Antrim, UK. This laboratory has an Illumina NovaSeq 6000, NextSeq 2000 and MiSeq sequencers, Tecan Evo robotics with accessory equipment such as thermal cyclers, Tape stations, SeqStudio Genetic analyser. The facility also has an iScan high density array equipment.There are options for full time, part-time flexible working or consultancy work and the Clinical Scientist can be based in the Randox Redlands xe2x80x93 Site near Antrim in Northern Ireland. Alternatively remote working from home will be considered with regular visits to the Randox Sites in Antrim for training and review meetings.
Salary will be based on previous, relevant experience and qualifications.The Role:

• To ensure strict adherence to all laboratory procedures
• To ensure that all work is done in compliance with ISO15189
• To review and approve clinical diagnostic reports for NGS assays and other genetic assays
• To assist with data analysis
• To assist in the development of new genomic assays
• Use of Bioinformatics packages and variant interpretation and reporting software
• Deliver presentations on NGS diagnostic tests as required

Skills and Experience:Essential:

• Qualified to Honours degree level in a suitable Life Science discipline with a 2:1 grade or above
• To be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in molecular genetics/genomics or related discipline involving molecular biology
• To maintain professional membership of national and international societies such as BSGM, RCPath etc.
• Experience in Molecular Diagnostic Testing, sequence variant interpretation and clinical reporting
• 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or equivalent
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Must have excellent time management, organisational and database skills (Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office packages)
• Ability to work independently

Desirable

• Further qualification MSc or PhD in relevant discipline related to molecular genetics
• Experience in clinical interpretative reporting of NGS panel tests for inherited cancer and / or inherited cardiac disorders, clinical exomes or genomes, viral genomes.
• Experience in Bioinformatics packages and sequence variant interpretation.

Randox Laboratories