Clinical Genomic Scientist

Job Title: Clinical Genomic Scientist Department: Surgery (Based in Beaumont Pathology Department) Reporting to: Leonie Young, Damir Vareslija, Teresa Loftus and Brendan Doyle Location: RCSI Dept of Pathology & Beaumont Hospital Molecular Pathology Contract/Duration: 4 Years Remuneration: €41,319 per year, or commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience. Closing Date: Monday, 24th of March 2025 RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2021-2024" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. About Our Research RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI's research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development. Summary of Post We are seeking a Clinical Genomic Scientist for the Research Ireland Strategic Partnership programme PRISM, focusing on genomic mapping of breast cancer brain metastasis. The role is central to the PRISM translational platform, which involves multi-omic mapping of primary breast cancer to brain metastasis. Based in an ISO15189 accredited Molecular Pathology Laboratory shared by Beaumont Hospital and RCSI, the scientist will lead sample processing and sequencing analyses for cancer patients. This position is vital in establishing and streamlining workflows that support both research and clinical decision-making. Specifically, the duties of the post are: Manage and document genomic data analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. Collaborate with the research and clinical teams to interpret sequencing results and integrate findings into research and patient management. Assist in drafting scientific and regulatory reports, including contributions to grant and publication preparation. Contribute to cross-disciplinary meetings, providing technical input on genomic methods. To perform his/her duties under the general direction of the Chief Medical Scientist. To perform all aspects of technical work to the highest standard. To organise the technical programme so that work patterns are efficiently maintained. To carry out routine inspections of laboratory equipment in his/her charge and to ensure that the equipment is properly maintained and kept in serviceable condition. To collaborate with the Chief Medical Scientist in the maintenance of efficiency and the introduction of new methods in the laboratory. To assist in implementing measures for the safety, health and welfare of all the staff. To assist in the training of student scientists, on call personnel, junior medical staff and visiting workers as required. To work to the standard required in an ISO15189 accredited laboratory within the department. To attend courses and meetings as appropriate to maintain up to date knowledge. To perform any other duties as may be appropriate to the grade or as determined to be required for the purposes of PRISM research grant. Qualifications - (Essential): An honours Science Degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Science or related discipline. Knowledge & Experience - (Desirable): Post-graduate degree (MSc/PhD) in a related field Post-graduate laboratory experience in the Molecular Genetics / Molecular Pathology of cancer Experience in, and knowledge of, clinical cancer testing Experience with next generation sequencing Practical experience in an accredited clinical laboratory We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you. Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Informal Enquiries can be directed to Fiona Bane (). Please note we do not accept CVs directly. Employee benefits At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to educate, nurture, and discover for the benefit of human health. RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. In addition to our city centre campus and world-class facilities, there are a wide range of excellent benefits available to our employees, including: Onsite gym €10 per month Automatic enrolment to a pension scheme for all employees (Willis Towers Watson, pension documents outlined below) RCSI Investment Guide Pension Scheme Guide Benefits Schedule Life assurance/death in service Long term illness/disability income replacement Free advice on health/motor and home insurance Discounted services, including GP Support for parents and carers Taxsaver commuter tickets BiketoWork Free eye test at the National Optometry centre €12/day for parking for all RSCI staff in the St. Stephens green/RCSI car park RCSI's Learning and Development team facilitate and provide training opportunities for all staff Sports and social club Opportunities to volunteer in the community 26.5 days leave - 20 days annual leave plus 6.5 days Privilege days - In addition to your annual leave entitlements and public holidays, RCSI also grants privilege days to our employees (paid time off during Easter and Christmas periods). We also offer a number of leave options to support the working lives of our employees. Paid maternity leave Paid Paternity leave Parental leave Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position. RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role, Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date. Under limited and specific circumstances (research/ specialist roles) RCSI may be in a position to seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representative.