Overview
Cambridge Genomics Laboratory is recruiting Healthcare Science Associates, Band 3, to join our sample receipt and laboratory teams. We are looking for individuals with an enthusiastic and flexible attitude who have a desire to make a difference working in a diagnostic Genomics laboratory. This role will include sample receipt and general laboratory duties. This role can be adapted to align with the Level 6 apprenticeship pathway, where alongside your full time position, a BSc in Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited), can be obtained over a 4 year period. We encourage candidates who are considering a career in Biomedical or Healthcare Science, but do not have an accredited Biomedical Science qualification, to apply for this position and enquire to applying for this route. Please note this is subject to certain acceptance criteria. Applicants who already have degree level qualifications may still apply for this post.
The Laboratory is part of the East Genomic Laboratory Hub (EGLH). This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester.
Specimen Reception Team main duties
* Receipt, logging and banking of samples
* General Laboratory duties as required
Laboratory Team duties (when competent and on the rota)
* DNA extraction using manual and automated methods
* Quantifying and normalising DNA samples
* Perform routine genetic diagnostic tests such as PCR and cell culture
* Preparation of solutions and reagents
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. CUH is recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. CUH’s values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services for regional, national and international populations.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We strive to be representative of all communities we serve and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: (a) applied for a Graduate visa; (b) have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment; or (c) the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
Please be aware that the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship is above the starting point of the Agenda for Change band for this role, so those new to the NHS may not meet the threshold to obtain sponsorship.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 4 September 2025. Interviews are due to be held the week commencing 22 September 2025.
Benefits
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Benefits include reduced-cost Stagecoach travel to and from the CUH site, free Park and Ride between Babraham Road and Trumpington, free travel to Cambridge train station and our hospitals, and subsidised on-site parking for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost. We also provide colleague break spaces, including a private area for rest and refreshment as part of our commitment to supporting good working days. Flexible arrangements may include part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start/finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, please contact the provided contact. In some cases, alternative working hours may be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Thursday 4 Sep 2025.
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