Associate Practitioner in Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology

Job overview

We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join the molecular section of the Cytogenetics and Molecular Department at Barts Health NHS Trust as an Associate Practitioner.

The Molecular and Cytogenetics Department operates as part of the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancies Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS) providing a genomic service for Barts Health NHS Trust and external hospitals in Greater London and Essex.  The Trust is part of the North Thames Genomic laboratory hub.

The department is located within state-of-the-art facilities and offers mutation analysis by PCR and next-generation sequencing in solid tumours and haematological disorders (malignant and non-malignant), minimal residual disease monitoring, chimerism studies, chromosome analysis and FISH.

Main duties of the job

The candidate needs to have an excellent eye for detail, strong interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate good manual dexterity. Laboratory experience in genomics is essential.

The candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week. There may be the requirement for weekend/Bank Holiday working on rotation.

The job role can be physically demanding however, it offers the potential to learn new laboratory skills and allow for excellent personal development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

If you are interested in this position or would like to have an informal chat please contact Marianne Grantham 02032460118 ([email protected]).

**IF HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, VACANCY WILL BE CLOSED EARLY**