Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced technician to join our comprehensive Genetics Service at the South East Genomics Laboratory Hub (SEGLH), based at Guy's Hospital . The post holder (MTO2 / Lead Technician) will support our Prenatal and Reproductive Genomics Service, which delivers a wide range of tests including QF-PCR for rapid aneuploidy diagnosis, and karyotype-based tests. Some work within the related Developmental Disorders Genomics team will also be required as the two teams are becoming more closely aligned .



The post holder will ensure standards as required by the ISO15189 are maintained and undertake routine and complex laboratory duties such as prenatal sample preparation, PCR set up and capillary-based electrophoresis, cell culture, slide making and using automated liquid handling robotics to generate high quality data. The role will include the analysis of genetic tests and report writing using standard report templates. There will be a range of other routine tasks including general laboratory housekeeping duties, audits and SOP maintenance.



The post holders are expected to maintain professional competency and dexterity in precision based tasks, and maintain the levels of concentration required to maintain quality service.



The successful applicant will be a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with experience in the preparation and processing of human DNA and tissue samples in a diagnostic setting. Attention to detail, excellent communication and the ability to prioritise work in a busy environment are all essential qualities for recruitment to this post. The post holder will work closely with all team members within the Prenatal and Reproductive and Developmental Disorders Genetics teams, Laboratory Managers and may also collaborate with other staff across the Department to ensure quality service provision.



This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician who wishes to progress in their career as a Genetic Technologist in the field of Genetics.



Further details can be found in the and enquiries are welcome.



The Genetics laboratories are part of Synnovis Analytics and are located within the Guy's Hospital site. The Genetics department is made up of more than 120 staff and with close links to Clinical Services throughout Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTfT) and St George's Hospital Foundation Trust. With our partner laboratories, the GLH for the South East region provides a comprehensive genomics service for a population of 8 million which includes specialist germline and cancer tests and a class-leading whole exome sequencing service. The laboratory works collaboratively with other pathology disciplines and research groups such as GSTfT Biomedical Research Centre and Genomics Innovation Unit and the GSTfT Assisted Conception Unit for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis.



Your development and learning



You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.



Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.



Experience of handling clinical samples and use of pipettes is essential.

The post holders will be responsible for:

Performing PCR, Prenatal and solid tissue sample preparation, cell culture, harvesting, slide making and G banding. Analyse data and write reports as directed in collaboration with clinical scientist colleagues. They will perform automated, semi-automated and manual processing of specimens which may require a high level of dexterity. Analysis and reporting of results requiring exceptional attention to detail. They will also ensure quality control measures are carried out to monitor analytical performance, take corrective action where applicable and report any failures to a senior member of staff.

Adherence to the laboratory standard operating procedures.



Strict adherence to the laboratory and Departmental Health & Safety regulations and Codes of Practice.



Undertaking work to ensure that all results are reported within agreed turnaround times and resolve any problems associated with incomplete results.



At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.



Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.



The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.



The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.



Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Women's Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Children's Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guy's site.



You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!