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Lead Research Healthcare Scientist, Molecular Haematology (SIHMDS-Haematology) – 5-year, fixed term post (Agenda for Change, Band 8a pay scale).
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. It has the largest paediatric Haematology and Oncology centre in Europe.
A unique opportunity in Molecular Haematology has arisen for a suitably qualified Research Healthcare Scientist. This is an excellent post for an enthusiastic, motivational and organised individual.
You must have relevant and significant experience with molecular characterisation strategies for gene modified cell therapies. This would ideally be with CRISPR/Cas9, base and prime editing technologies. Experience with monitoring patients after gene therapy treatment would be an advantage, especially with development of novel testing/monitoring strategies.
You will lead translational research in this area and will primarily work within the clinical laboratory but will be expected to have close collaboration with the key research group(s) at the Institute of Child Health and beyond.
You will be expected to work alongside the clinical laboratory team to integrate novel tests into routine workflow. This will involve cascading of training to staff.
You must hold a PhD to apply for this position
* Support the Lead Healthcare Scientist in Molecular Haematology with training of scientific and support staff with any new translational tests developed
* To lead together with the Consultant Clinical Scientist, Band 8 LHS and senior laboratory team on translational test improvements
* To actively develop an environment that promotes continuous research collaboration
* To initiate, organise, and participate in development of emerging monitoring strategies with the aim of obtaining data for regulatory purposes and publication
* Develop or apply novel molecular characterisation strategies for gene modified cell therapies using techniques such as CRISPR/Cas9, base and prime editing.
* Present research findings to appropriate research groups and project leads.
* Maintain up to date knowledge and awareness of recent developments in Haematology and associated fields.
* To ensure development and running of appropriate high-level specialist molecular investigations.
* To lead together with the Consultant Clinical Scientist, Band 8 LHS and senior laboratory team on translational test improvement.
* To review and assist scientific staff with the integration of new procedures and polices related to Quality Assurance of novel test development.
* To ensure compliance in error reporting
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Prof Stuart Adams Job title: Consultant Clinical Scientist Telephone number: 02074059200
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