Developmental scientist | University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Role Overview We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Development Scientist to join our Genomics Laboratory team at Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre. This key role leads the development and implementation of new genomic tests, technologies, and bioinformatics pipelines, driving service improvement and supporting high-quality diagnostics in line with the National Genomic Test Directory. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of new genomic tests, technologies, and bioinformatics pipelines.
• Support validation projects and ensure ISO 15189 compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and influence the future direction of genomic services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the laboratory, wider Trust, universities, and external partners.
• Contribute to translational research, service innovation, and the introduction of new ways of working.
• Optimize assay processes and bioinformatics pipelines to improve quality and efficiency.
• Maintain a high-quality regional diagnostic service to deliver the National Genomic Test Directory.
• Work closely with associated research and diagnostic groups on campus and at regional and national levels.
• Facilitate translational research with partner organisations, including private business and universities.
• Ensure continuous improvement and development of laboratory services working closely with operational teams.
• Ensure continued ISO 15189 compliance of changes within the laboratory using the quality management system.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific knowledge in genomics.
• Experience in validation and quality processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Development opportunities.
• Wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, and day nurseries.
• Reduced-cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
• Free park-and-ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites.
• Free travel to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
• Subsidised parking on site for eligible staff.
• Hot food available 24/7 on CUH campus and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
• Purpose-created colleague-only café with free tea, coffee, break space, and private outside area.
• Flexible arrangements such as part-time working, job-share, term-time working, and flexible start and finish times.

Equal OpportunityWe welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.ImmigrationDue 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:

• Applied for a Graduate visa.
• Successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.

Final date to receive applications at midnight on 4th May 2026.#J-18808-Ljbffr