Genetics Data Coordinator

Job overview

Applications are invited for a motivated and reliable Band 3 Data Co‑ordinator to join the Newcastle Genetics Laboratories, part of the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continually expanding field of genomic medicine, supporting the delivery of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)

The Yorkshire and North East GLH is a collaboration between Newcastle Hospitals, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Collectively, we deliver high‑quality genomics services across the largest geographical GLH region in the country. Our laboratories have an international reputation for excellence in patient care, specialist diagnostics, scientific research and academic training.

• Interview Date: 30 June 2026
• 37 hours 30 minutes/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.  Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

As a Genetics Data Co‑ordinator, you will work within a multidisciplinary team of clinical scientists, laboratory staff, administrative teams and informatics professionals. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient management of referrals, the flow of genomic test information, and communication between internal teams and external clinicians.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine interest in supporting genomic services within the NHS.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide administrative and data‑handling support for Whole Genome Sequencing.
• Manage the receipt, logging and tracking of patient referrals, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Liaise directly with clinical scientists, laboratory staff, and external referring clinicians to support smooth and timely test processing.
• Maintain and update genomic databases, spreadsheets, and digital tracking systems according to established procedures.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of data quality, confidentiality and compliance with governance requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the laboratory management team, contributing to ongoing service improvement.

Job Purpose

• To provide an efficient data management service within the Genetics Directorate, including but not limited to invoice production, monitoring 18 weeks compliance, undertaking administration tasks in support of the Molecular and Cytogenetics laboratories.
• Provide general support to the Head of Genetics IT and Office Manager
• To work predominantly unsupervised on a day to day basis and act as an integral part of the administration team of the Northern Genetics Service.