Genetics Laboratory Automation Specialist
Genetics Laboratory Automation Specialist
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Job Overview
Are you an experienced in laboratory diagnostics with a passion for automation and continuous improvement?
Bristol Genetics Laboratory (BGL), part of the South West Genomic Laboratory Hub (SWGLH), is seeking a motivated and innovative Laboratory Automation Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of genomic diagnostics through automation.
About The Role
You will lead the development, validation, and implementation of new automated workflows across our laboratory. This hybrid role will see you collaborating closely with our Technical Teams, Quality Improvement Lead, and Informatics Team to drive efficiency and innovation.
About Us
BGL is a large, well-equipped, and friendly laboratory that provides centralised genomic testing for cancer and rare diseases across the South West. We are proud to be part of the SWGLH, delivering high-quality, patient-focused genomic services.
Our laboratory works 08:00 – 18:00 Monday to Saturday and the successful candidate will be expected to work 37.5 hours a week full time and participate in our rotas for Saturdays and Bank holidays as appropriate.
What We Offer
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Involvement in innovative projects at the forefront of genomic medicine.
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Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* Design, validate, and implement automated laboratory processes.
* Collaborate across departments to integrate automation into existing workflows.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
* Contribute to training and upskilling of staff in automated systems.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare trusts in the South West of England. We provide hospital and community healthcare to people living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
NBT CARES. It’s a very simple statement; one which epitomises how everybody across our organisation goes the extra mile to ensure our patients get the best possible care.
Caring – because it underpins everything we do for our patients and the way we care for one another.
Ambitious – because it signals that we always want to improve what we do on behalf of our patients and one another
Respectful – because every individual has an important role to play
Supportive – because we’re a team and deliver together
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Staff benefits include access to on-site, tax-free childcare through the Childcare Salary Sacrifice Scheme, an excellent package of pension benefits through the NHS Pension Scheme and teams dedicated to providing our staff with physical, psychological and financial support. For our complete list of staff benefits please visit our website.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description for full details.
Automation/LIMs Development
Lead the implementation and validation of new automation technologies and their integration with the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Collaborate with Quality Improvement, Informatics and Bioinformatics teams to develop workflows, design system interfaces, and link data flows between lab equipment and LIMS.
Communication
Act as a key communicator across departments, external labs, and suppliers, translating complex projects into clear, accessible formats for diverse audiences. Present project updates internally and externally, manage supplier communications, and visually convey data and workflows to support procurement and operational decisions.
Laboratory
Provide technical support for sample processing, data management, and equipment use in accordance with laboratory protocols. Ensure smooth operation of diagnostic techniques, troubleshoot issues, support R&D projects, and contribute to equipment procurement processes.
Quality
Support departmental quality systems by contributing to ISO15189 compliance, risk management, audits, and quality control procedures. Assist in the development and maintenance of SOPs and ensure all work aligns with the laboratory’s quality manual and standards
Professional
Demonstrate ongoing professional development through CPD, training, and active participation in appraisals and team collaboration. Take responsibility for personal performance and, where required, line manage others, showing initiative, flexibility, and resilience in a dynamic work environment.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc degree in relevant scientific/computer science subject (1st or 2nd class)
Desirable criteria
* Educated to Higher degree (MSc, MPhil, or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline
* Registered or enrolled with appropriate regulatory body
* Management knowledge- training/experience
* Relevant QI training or experience
Work Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of lab work- practical techniques and use of automated equipment
* Experience training/supervising/mentoring people
* Experience delivering QI projects with demonstrable outcomes
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of work in NHS
* Project management experience
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Understanding lab environment and clinical application
* Significant, proven experience of laboratory automation
* Experience of lab IT systems
* IT skills- software, web based applications etc
* Data analysis/interpretation/presentation- visio, P.BI
Desirable criteria
* Education/knowledge of genetics
* Knowledge/experience of NGS
* Knowledge/experience of automation and liquid handling robotics
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* Team working
* Demonstrate innovation, leadership and change implementation
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