EG209635 - Healthcare Scientist Assistant (Genetic Technologist) Band 4

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. SCOTTISH GENOMICS NETWORK LABORATORYAberdeen LaboratoryVacancy: EG209635BAND 4 HEALTHCARE SCIENTIST ASSISTANT37.0 hours/week Applications are invited for a full time Band 4 Healthcare Scientist Assistant in the Aberdeen Genetics and Molecular Pathology Laboratory a UKAS accredited member laboratory of the Scottish Genomics Network, funded by the National Services Division. Experience And Qualifications We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with appropriate qualifications and experience. The Vocational Qualification Level 3 in a biological science or laboratory skills in Life Science discipline and previous practical laboratory experience are essential requirements. The postholder will provide routine technical support for the genetic service, undertake a range of technical laboratory duties including preparation of a variety of solutions and media, culturing and harvesting blood, prenatal and oncology samples for chromosome analysis and extracting high quality DNA and RNA from a range of pathological specimens. Applicants must be comfortable using a computer and automation, be flexible and able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team. An interest in genetics and a laboratory-based role performing genetic laboratory techniques to deliver patient care are essential. Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to follow standard operating procedures are also requirements of these posts. Previous experience in NHS or clinical healthcare laboratories will be advantageous. There will be considerable interaction with other staff groups within the department including administrative, technical and scientific staff. The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Informal enquiries can be made to Silvia Borras (silvia.borras@nhs.scot). Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. Interviews are planned for 27 May 2025. Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.