Healthcare Scientist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. UK Health Security Agency Healthcare Scientist The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The postholder will work in the Colindale Sequencing Laboratory (CSL) in Colindale and contribute to ensuring the provision of genomic services to our customers, including Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Sanger sequencing, and fragment analysis using a variety of instruments and technologies. Main duties of the job 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. About us 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 Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £32,624 to £37,737 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 919-VO-301772-EXT Job locations Scientific Campus Colindale NW9 5EQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Communication and Key Working Relationships Internal 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. External To liaise with collaborators and external CSL customers. To liaise with staff in other diagnostic and research laboratories outside of UKHSA. Quality In collaboration with the Quality Team & local management, to: Maintain a high standard o