Job overview

Do you want to help us transform NHS diagnostic genetic services?  We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic scientist funded by the NIHR Great Ormond Street Biomedical Research Centre to join our team based in the North Thames Genomic Laboratory. Our team is delivering transformation in patient care by using circulating cell free DNA to develop new approaches for safer prenatal diagnosis, pipelines for rapid, comprehensive diagnosis of paediatric conditions such as early onset epilepsy using whole genome sequencing and utilising long read sequencing technologies to transform clinical services. In addition, as one of the biggest recruiters to the 100,000 Genomes study, we are now exploring new approaches to identify causative variants in unsolved cases.

Main duties of the job

 If you are committed to contributing to a team delivering excellence in research in genomics and would like to gain experience in translational research this is definitely the post for you. This Band 7 post is available immediately, funded until 30^th November 2027. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team working closely with the Clinical Scientific and Bioinformatics team. This is an ideal opportunity to contribute to the translation of research into clinical practice for the benefit of our patients. This post is suitable for research or postdoctoral scientists wanting to explore the exciting area of translational research, or registered clinical scientists who want to broaden their horizons with more research experience. It’s a great chance to experience working in an expert translational research environment based in a thriving Genomic Laboratory Hub closely affiliated to the academic environment of the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health. Hybrid working is supported, however, after the probation period a minimum of 40% on site working is required.  

For enquiries or an informal visit please contact Natalie Chandler – [email protected] or Elizabeth Scotchman – [email protected].

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks.

Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee