Job Summary
The Cambridge Genomic Laboratory (East GLH) is looking to recruit several Band 5 Technical staff within our wet laboratory to perform specialist genomic processes. Laboratory technical experience and training others is an essential requirement for this highly skilled role.
One of the positions is for a 3 year fixed term contract and would be suitable as a secondment role.
The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester.
Hours are currently within our current opening hours of 8am to 6pm, however the laboratory may soon be open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and at weekends, so flexibility is desirable.
At this time, we are looking for pharmacists who are currently registered with the GPhC.
Main duties of the job
1. Perform a broad spectrum of diagnostic tests.
2. Supervision and training of other technologists and unqualified staff.
3. Work towards or maintain registration with the AHCS or HCPC.
4. Computer manipulation and analysis of data for diagnostic tests.
5. Partake in the on-call rota where required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in an appropriate Biological Science or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)..
Skills
Essential
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods and able to work under pressure
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Team working
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Good verbal and written communication
Desirable
- Communicating with external suppliers
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety issues
- Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control and quality management systems
- Good understanding of patient confidentiality and ethical issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of a clinical diagnostic service
Experience
Essential
- Commonly used molecular or culture laboratory testing methods.
- Scientific data analysis.
- Training and supervising Staff
Desirable
- Commonly used genomic testing methods, e.g. PCR, DNA extraction, G-banding
- Specialised medical genomic methods e.g. NGS, mutation analysis, FISH, Microarray, karyotype.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 12 January 2026
