OverviewClinical Scientist – NGS – Remote

(Job Ref: 25/CSGB). Randox Genomics Services Group requires a qualified Clinical Scientist to work with the existing team, reporting genomic test results and developing new NGS tests. The person must be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist. This is a full-time, permanent role within our NGS team. Location: Remote, with some travel to the Randox HQ in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Working hours: 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility may be required).

Current Genomic Tests

Hereditary Cancer NGS genes panel [113 genes] – including cancer virtual panels ie HBOC

Hereditary Cardiac NGS genes panel [174 genes] – including cardiac virtual panels ie FH

Nutrigenomics and Lifestyle – Infinium array based

Human Exomes - NGS

Human Genomes - NGS

Polygenic risk prediction – Infinium array based

Responsibilities

To ensure strict adherence to all laboratory procedures

To ensure that all work is done in compliance with ISO15189

To review and approve clinical diagnostic reports for NGS assays and other genetic assays

To assist with data analysis

To assist in the development of new genomic assays

Use of Bioinformatics packages and variant interpretation and reporting software

Deliver presentations on NGS diagnostic tests as required

Provide expert genetic and genomics advice to sales and marketing teams and staff at the Randox Health Clinics

Qualifications

Honours degree level in a Life Science discipline with a 2:1 grade or above

HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in molecular genetics/genomics or related discipline involving molecular biology

Professional membership of national/international societies such as BSGM, RCPath

Experience in Molecular Diagnostic Testing, sequence variant interpretation and clinical reporting

3 years’ experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or equivalent

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Time management, organisational and database skills (Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office packages)

Ability to work independently

Right to work in the UK

Further qualification MSc or PhD in relevant discipline related to molecular genetics

Experience in clinical interpretative reporting of NGS panel tests for inherited cancer and/or inherited cardiac disorders, clinical exomes or genomes, viral genomes

Experience in Bioinformatics packages and sequence variant interpretation

About RandoxRandox is an international company operating in over 145 countries. It has been a leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, and continues to grow its products and services worldwide.

Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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