Join the NHS Scotland Team in Glasgow – Research Scientists Jobs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in various clinical and non-clinical professions. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million, which extends to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
Job Posting: Healthcare Scientist (Research and Development) – Laboratory Genetics
Location – NHS Scotland · Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Details:Â This is a fixed-term position of 2 years with the following shift pattern:
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
As a healthcare scientist, you will be responsible for undertaking translational research and development initiatives for the genetic diagnosis of cancer and rare diseases. This position involves implementing and validating new genetic tests for Clinical Trials and potential routine clinical services.
Your duties will include:
- Performing critical evaluation of new technology and implementing it into routine diagnostic services
- Conducting complex data analysis and interpreting results from translational projects
- Providing highly specialist advice to colleagues and clinicians involved in the laboratory’s research and development initiatives
- Working within the Development Programme to implement and deliver translational research and development initiatives
- Adhering strictly to departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures
Requirements: Research Scientists Jobs
- An Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- Post-graduate professional qualification as a Clinical Scientist, MSc, or PhD, along with appropriate equivalent experience in genomics (cancer or germline)
- Specialist experience in genetic diagnostics techniques, including PCR, sequencing, microarrays, and FISH
- Specialist knowledge of genetic diagnostics equipment and software packages
- Considerable experience in complex genetic diagnostics data analysis and interpretation, including next-generation sequencing
If you are meticulous and adhere to good laboratory practice, we encourage you to apply for this role.
