Healthcare Scientist
UK Health Security Agency
Colindale, NW9 5EQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,624 to £37,737
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
12 October 2026
14 days leftJob description
The postholder will work in the Colindale Sequencing Laboratory (CSL) in Colindale and contribute to ensuring the provision of genomic services to our...
- To provide and support molecular routine service delivery within the remit of CSL.
- To carry out NGS on Sequencing platforms using automated liquid handling procedures and equipment.
- Job Holder is expected to work under the supervision of a HEO/Biomedical Scientist, following defined SOP/protocols and would be expected to refer non-routine issues to their supervisor.
- Use the NGS LIMS system to carry out sample tracking throughout the procedure.
- To ensure the smooth flow of samples through the laboratory, from receipt to testing.
- To carry out routine quality control procedures to ensure that samples are being prepared, recorded, and archived to a high standard.
- To maintain equipment, including routine monitoring, calibration and safety checks and maintain records of these.
- To facilitate the day-to-day running of the laboratory by ensuring the availability of stock and reagents.
- To assist in the instruction and training of other staff and visitors, and to ensure compliance with safety and quality systems.
- To encourage the development of a flexible team by supporting training, development, and rotation.
- Any other duties within the framework of the job summary.
Please note the above is not exhaustive.
- Work in collaboration with the Head of the Colindale Sequencing Laboratory, Deputy Head and other staff within CSL, Genomics and Colindale.
- Liaise with other staff within PHM Reference Services and Laboratories and assist and advise other scientists, Biomedical Scientists and trainees working in the group.
- To liaise with collaborators and external CSL customers.
- To liaise with staff in other diagnostic and research laboratories outside of UKHSA.
QualityIn collaboration with the Quality Team & local management, to:
- Maintain a high standard of work, and appraise and contribute to developing services so that they are safe, effective, and economical and follow best practice.
- Work towards ensuring an efficient quality management system.
- Contribute to internal and external quality assurance programmes.
- Ensure compliance with UKAS and other accreditation and certification standards.
- Ensure the continual development and compliance of internal and external audit programmes and corrective actions.
- To use software packages as appropriate for word processing, as well as specialist packages as required.
- To be competent in the use of the Laboratory Information System (LIMS) and use the LIMS system to carry out sample tracking throughout the procedure.
To agree on safety objectives and to review performance at appraisal, and support the Senior Management Team in performing duties with respect to:
- Ensuring health, safety and welfare of self, staff, and visitors.
- Ensuring relevant UKHSA health and safety policies and laboratory safety committee recommendations and actions are implemented.
- Ensure implementation of remedial actions resulting from safety inspections and audits.
- The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager.
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the division and UKHSA.
- It should be noted that the work of the division is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised purposes.
- You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.
- Identify, discuss, and action own professional performance and training/development needs with your line manager through appraisal/individual development plan.
- Attending internal/external training events.
- To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.
- Undertake specialist training in NGS and molecular techniques.
Essential Role Criteria
- BSc in a relevant biological science
- Knowledge of automated liquid handling
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety requirements and procedures
Desirable Role Criteria
- Experience in NGS Platforms
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise
Selection ProcessDetails
This vacancy is usingSuccessProfiles andwill assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Stage 1: Application &Sift
You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed 3 essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form ofa:
- Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1000wordsupporting statement.
This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.
HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000words. We will not consider any words over 1000words.
Longlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglistinto 3 piles of:
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers
Application Form and Supporting Statement
Essential: - Application Form and Supporting Statement
Behaviours
Essential: - Making effective decisions (Lead Behaviour); - Developing Self and Others; - Delivering at Pace; - Working Together
Technical Skills
Essential: - Technical question
Experience
Essential: - Experience question
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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