[Hiring] Genomics - Contract Assessor @UKAS

Role Description

As a Technical Assessor, you will help assess medical laboratories against ISO 15189:2022, using your genomics, cytogenetics and/or bioinformatics expertise to review technical activity, quality systems, data analysis and clinical reporting.

You will assess areas such as:

• Genomic, cytogenetic and molecular testing processes, procedures and reports
• Staff competency, data analysis, quality systems, IQC, EQA, validation and verification
• Clinical interpretation, variant classification and advice on genomic results, where applicable

Qualifications

• Significant experience in genomic laboratory techniques, cytogenetic testing, data analysis and/or clinical genomics services
• Experience supporting diagnosis, disease management, prognosis, interpretation or reporting of genomic data
• Strong understanding of IQC, EQA, validation, verification and laboratory quality systems
• Confidence working with laboratory staff, clinicians, senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientists or Consultants involved in clinical genomics, molecular diagnostics or variant interpretation
• Practical experience with techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, Sanger sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing, karyotyping, FISH analysis, sample preparation, variant interpretation and clinical reporting
• Understanding of testing principles and limitations, test selection, method validation and verification, data integrity, bioinformatics pipeline validation and end-to-end laboratory processes from sample receipt through to reporting
• Familiarity with ISO 15189:2012 or ISO 15189:2022 is desirable

Benefits

• Independent contractor role that can be undertaken alongside current professional commitments
• Remote and on-site assessments, with UK and potential international travel as required
• Work allocated according to technical expertise and availability