Automation Specialist (Genomics)
Accepting applications until: 04-Aug-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 04-Aug-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Liverpool site - North West Genomic Laboratory Hub
- Address
- Liverpool Women's Hospital, Crown Street
- Town
- Liverpool
- Postcode
- L8 7SS
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 Per Annum(Pro Rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Genomics
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent automation specialist (genomics)to join the North-West Genomic Laboratory Hub (NW GLH) at the Liverpool site (part Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT)) and be part of one of the largest Acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff..
The NW GLH is one of 7 GLHs recently created as part of a national reorganisation to provide a national genomic medicine service. It is a highly regarded, UKAS accredited, NHS clinical service provider of Genomics to a population of 7.2 million people in the North-West of England as well as a wide range of national and international specialist referrals.
The post holder should have knowledge and experience in developing and validating genomic instrumentation/equipment alongside integration with laboratory information systems.
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· The post holder will, using specialist expertise in automation development participate (liquid handling and assay robotics), plan, and work as part of a formal programme.
- The post holder will develop and implement instrument Integration and LIMS Integrations:
· Management of equipment and staff as required.
· To prepare validation documentation and standard operating procedures to support the transition of automation methods from development into diagnostic service.
· To apply highly specialist automation technical skills and expertise in diagnostic laboratory, to develop, validate and implement automation and instrument integrations into diagnostic practice.
· With the support of their managers and colleagues, to input into design validation experiments specific to the automation, technology and instruments undergoing evaluation.
· To collaborate and support technical staff in undertaking automation, instrument integrations and validation work.
· To critically appraise automation, instruments and integrations for broader outcomes from validation.
Working for our organisation
MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the ‘NHS England’ website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc at a least 2(i) in an appropriate scientific subject
Desirable criteria
- PhD in the field of genomics/genetics (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Specialist expertise in relevant laboratory automation and troubleshooting
- Knowledge and experience of LIMS and other laboratory IT systems
- Knowledge and experience of automation and robotic liquid handling
- Knowledge and experience in the use of standard file formats such as XML, CSV and JSON
- Proven experience in laboratory automation of complex protocols and methods
- Able to concentrate at all times and work under pressure
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of the programming of robotic liquid handling
- Experience in research and development in a relevant field
- Familiarity with technology-rich lab environments
- Management experience
- Experience in genomic assay validation and verification
- Knowledge and experience of automation and robotic liquid handling
- Knowledge of principles of clinical laboratory genetics (in area of expertise)
- Able to critically analyse and interpret scientific data
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Gokhale
- Job title
- Head of Innovation and Development
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 276 5590
- Additional information
Additional contact:
Vicky Stinton
Deputy Director NWGLH
0151 702 4231
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