Person Specification

Job Title: Associate Genetic Technologist

Department: Genetics
Where Found
Criteria Essential Desirable
(Application Form, Interview References)
Education/Training/Qualifications
GCSEs in English and Maths and either Biology or Chemistry Application form X

Foundation Degree in relevant science subject, Diploma or Application form X

equivalent
IT qualification e.g. NSCL computer driving licence or Application form X
equivalent

Work Experience
Experience of working as a support grade worker in a genetics Application form, interview
X
laboratory
Experience of the application of Health & Safety practice and Application form, interview
X
quality systems within a laboratory
Experience of laboratory work Application form, interview X
Experience of the preparation of samples for analysis, Application form, interview
X
including pre- and post-analytical checking

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and
Application form, interview and references X
verbal
Knowledge of sample requirements and ability to recognize
Application form, interview X
inappropriate samples
IT and keyboard skills Application form and interview X
Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision Application form, interview and references X
Ability to participate in the delivery of staff training Application form, interview and references X
Ability to work with complex genetics analytical equipment and
Application form, interview and references X
automated software including computerised microscopy
Ability to plan, prioritise and re-schedule workloads Application form, interview and references X

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Be an effective team worker Application form, interview and references X
Demonstrate a commitment to personal development Interview and references X