Culture and FISH Medical Technical Officer

Culture and FISH Medical Technical Officer

The closing date is 07 July 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Medical Technical Officer to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. This is a permanent, full time post based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru in Cardiff. The pay progression steps for these posts as a Band 4 begin at £28,819 and top at approximately £31,626. The expectation is that all staff will meet the required standards and will, therefore, be able to progress on their pay step date.

The All Wales Medical Genetics Service (AWMGS) provides a comprehensive clinical genetics and laboratory service to the 3 million residents of Wales. AWMGS is a major stakeholder in the Welsh Government's plan to create a sustainable, internationally‑competitive environment for genetics and genomics. In July 2017 the launch and investment of monies to support the Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy is looking to develop a service that is innovative, responsive and well‑connected to the major genetics and genomics initiatives that are evolving worldwide.

The post holder will be working within the technical team in the Culturing and FISH Team, which is subdivided into Haem and Constitutional short term culturing, Prenatal and Solid Tissue long term culturing and FISH. The post holder will be working in a fast paced environment alongside Associate Practitioners and Genetic Technologists. The Directorate encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the appraisal process.

Not only is this a busy and challenging specialty but you would also be joining a friendly, dedicated team in Medical Genetics. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10‑year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

• Significant laboratory experience and a familiarity with good laboratory practices and aseptic techniques
• Experience of handling laboratory equipment, such as micropipettes, centrifuges, vortex.

• Relevant science based HND (Level 5 qualification) with significant experience working in a laboratory
• Knowledge of genetic testing, different cell types and their morphology, mitotic cell phases, chromosome structure and culturing techniques
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Human Tissue Act, Health and Safety at work act, COSHH, Data Protection Act.
• Understanding of the requirements of UKAS in a laboratory setting.

• Ability to work well with colleagues at all levels
• Able to demonstrate flexibility to service needs.

• Highly developed laboratory skills for precise and methodical micro‑manipulation of samples.
• Use of Microsoft Office packages, standard keyboard skills.
• Attention to detail and record keeping; in a busy environment.
• Professional and courteous manner.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Wales Genomic Health Centre

Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive