Senior Cytogeneticist, Cytogenetics

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This permanent position is located at 1 Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9AX
. It is a Full‑time (37.5 hours per week) contract, with salary up to £63,176 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The UK arm,
Sonic Healthcare UK
, includes The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, providing pathology services to NHS trusts and private practices worldwide.

• Job Title: Senior Cytogeneticist
• Department: Cytogenetics
• Location: 1 Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9AX
• Contract /
  
  Hours:
  
  Permanent, Full‑time (37.5 hours per week)
• Salary range: Up to £63,176 per annum, depending on experience
• Senior level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Part‑time / Full‑time flexible arrangement
• Job function: Science

This position is based in the constitutional cytogenetics section, which processes over 10,000 samples a year. The primary responsibilities include karyotyping, FISH and microarray analysis on a variety of sample types (post‑natal and fetal bloods, amniocentesis, CVS, and products of conception). The candidate will support a hybrid working model, with full‑time or part‑time arrangements. A strong background in cytogenomics and familiarity with cytogenetic techniques and analysis is essential, as are good interpersonal and troubleshooting skills.

Applicants should be a Registered Clinical Scientist (Senior Cytogeneticist – band 7 equivalent) or a scientist working towards HCPC registration (Cytogeneticist – band 6 equivalent). Relevant experience, HCPC registration status, and a sound understanding of cytogenetic procedures are required.

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
• Annual salary review with no banding restrictions
• Discounted gym membership through Better Gyms
• Cash healthcare plan with cash back on dental and optician costs
• Sick pay entitlement: 5 paid days in the first year, 20 days thereafter
• Permanent health insurance and death in service cover
• Life assurance providing salary continuation for long‑term illness (six‑month qualifying period)
• Employee assistance programme supporting staff wellbeing
• Season ticket loan scheme – interest‑free loan for annual travel ticket
• Perkbox access to staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
• Company pension scheme with matching contributions increasing with service
• Competitive annual leave allowance – 28 days
• Flexible working hours and support around shift patterns and working schedule

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required. We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time, even if a closing date is shown here or in any other media.

Vacancy  | Closing Date: 14‑Feb‑2026

Contact Person:
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