Genetic Technologist

A number of exciting opportunities have arisen for Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) registered Genetic Technologists to work within the West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory.The department is located at the Birmingham Womens Hospital and is the lead laboratory in the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub, the largest of the seven national GLHs, performing in excess of 80,000 tests per annum. The department performs a wide range of genomic testing using a large variety of testing methodologies in order to fulfil the requirements of the National Genomic Test Directory.

Reporting directly to Senior Genetic Technologists, the successful candidates will join a specified sub-section(s) of the laboratory, as appropriate to their expertise and experience, with previous practical laboratory experience being an essential requirement to this role.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are committed to a career in laboratory diagnostic genetics. Applicants should have good interpersonal skills and be capable of working under pressure to tight deadlines. They should be team players, looking to expand their knowledge and experience in diagnostic genetics, have a strong interest in driving and improving the quality of diagnostic services and be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Understanding of genomic technology and some experience in the interpretation of scientific data are desirable.