Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Clinical Scientist with experience in molecular diagnostics to contribute to the provision of a timely and efficient ISO 15189 accredited Clinical Genomics Service. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for the testing and reporting of specialised molecular diagnostics investigations, including contributing to the ctDNA workflow in collaboration with Guardant. They will be involved in the service development and validation, including implementing new tests for personalised cancer medicine and analysis using complex genetics software. In addition, the post holder will be required to support activities such as quality management, including compliance with laboratory accreditation standards, training, and the department’s translational research programme. Good communication, team working, and supervisory skills are essential.

The successful applicant should have an MSc in a biological science (or equivalent) and must be HCPC state-registered Clinical Scientist. Ideally, the candidate should have considerable experience in molecular diagnostics service delivery and have a sound understanding of molecular techniques—experience in High throughput sequencing technologies and analysis and variant interpretation is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The main objective of the post holder is to contribute to the provision of a timely and efficient Molecular Diagnostics service within the Clinical Genomics Department, both for internal and external cases. The post holder will perform analysis using complex genetics software and report specialised molecular investigations and manage areas of existing service work in the laboratory, in order to provide an efficient and high quality molecular diagnostic service in haematological and solid tumours. The range of tests available will be in continuous development and the post holder will be responsible for standardisation of new technologies and tests for molecular diagnostics. The post holder is expected to liaise with clinicians, oncologists and histopathologists responsible for treating patients. 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.