Associate Genetic Technologist

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Apply for this job Positions Available: 2 Contract Type: Permanent Whole Time Equivalent (WTE): 2 Salary Range: Band 4: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata Weekly Working Hours: 37.5 Location: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon Closing Date: 10/11/2026 Job Category: Allied Health Professional Region / Division: Eastern Services - Agenda for Change Staff Group: Allied Health Professionals

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

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It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

The Exeter Genomics Laboratory employs more than 50 members of staff and receives more than 10,000 samples per annum. The post-holder will be expected to undertake specimen reception and technical duties required to support the Exeter Genomics Laboratory in the provision of an effective and high-quality service for patients with a range of inherited disorders in accordance with National and Professional standards.

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More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join our team of Associate Genetic Technologists. The successful candidates will be team players with excellent attention to detail and a meticulous approach to laboratory work. They will work as part of a team and play a key role in providing high quality sample testing and technical support that is integral to the genomic testing services offered by the department, ensuring an accurate, safe, efficient and timely service to patients.

The Genomics Laboratory at the Royal Devon University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is at the forefront of NHS Genomic Medicine, providing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for the benefit of families with rare diseases across the UK and beyond. We are proud to have launched the national NHS rapid whole genome sequencing service for acutely unwell babies and children. The team works closely with an internationally acclaimed Research team with expertise in the genetics of diabetes and hyperinsulinism, providing a range of specialist tests to users throughout the world. The laboratory works in partnership with the Bristol Genetics Laboratory as the South West Genomic Laboratory Hub, with the Exeter Laboratory focused on specialist endocrine services and exome/genome analysi