Senior Genetic Technologist

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. Synnovis Analytics Senior Genetic Technologist The closing date is 03 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced technician to join our comprehensive Genetics Service at the South East Genomic Medicine Service (SEGMS), based at Guy's Hospital. The post holder (MTO3 / Senior Genetic Technologist) will support our Prenatal and Reproductive Genomics Service, which covers a range of processes including our karyotyping, chromosome breakage and QF-PCR diagnostic services. Some work within the related Developmental Disorders Genomics Service, which administers our SNP array service may also be required as the two teams are becoming more closely aligned. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with knowledge of the Prenatal and Reproductive technical processes and experience of analysing the results of one or more diagnostic genetic tests. The postholder will manage a team of technical staff and be responsible for the organisation and monitoring of technical workloads and several technical processes. The postholder will work closely with Technical staff, Clinical Scientists and Lab Managers within the Prenatal and Reproductive Genomics Team and across the Department to ensure quality service provision. This postholder will work closely with the Developmental Disorders team, and will be expected to support and take part in activities in both teams. Applicants should have exceptional communication skills, demonstrate initiative, support continual quality improvement and be able to prioritise workloads in line with service needs with support from the PreRep and Developmental Disorders Laboratory Manager. The role requires consistent attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced technician to step into a management and service improvement role; applications are encouraged from technicians with significant knowledge and experience of a clinical genomics diagnostic laboratory who wish to develop their skills and explore new challenges. About us The successful candidate will be joining an accredited and fully integrated genomics department with more than 200 staff and with close links to Clinical Services throughout Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTfT) and St George's Hospital Foundation Trust. With our partner laboratories, the GMS for the South East region provides a comprehensive genomics service for a population of 8 million which includes specialist germline and cancer tests and a class-leading whole exome sequencing service. The laboratory works collaboratively with other pathology disciplines and research groups such as the GSTfT Biomedical Research Centre, the Genomics Innovation Unit and the GSTfT Assisted Conception Unit for Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT). To learn more about this opening, please see contact details below or simply apply through the application process. Further details can be found in the Job Description and enquiries are welcome. Details Date posted 21 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience £47,950 to £56,863 per annum depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 15 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number VIS8726 Job locations Guy's Hospit