Clinical Research Laboratory Technician | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Our vision is to situate Nottingham University Hospitals Trust at the very forefront of clinical research placing patient needs at the centre of our research activity. Across our hospitals we have over 2000 metre squared of dedicated and purpose-built research facilities, staffed by research staff, committed to delivering cutting-edge research.
Our expertise in experimental medicine is at the forefront of COVID-19 research for effective treatments and vaccines, as well as contributing to the world’s understanding of Coronavirus.
We are seeking a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician to support the delivery of our clinical research portfolio across Research & Innovation within Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work closely with the Research & Innovation laboratories team to support the wider delivery team with a diverse range of research trials.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
The Post Holder will be an experienced, qualified Clinical Research Laboratory Technician, and will perform work that require a degree of responsibility and autonomy, including working unsupervised for significant periods. As a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician, the post holder will be part of the Research and Innovation department including the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facilities (NCRF), Nottingham Bioresource and NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and will work within University of Nottingham laboratories to support academic work.
The post holder will ensure the accurate handling, processing, storage and transfer of a multitude of research samples obtained through clinical trials, both commercial and non-commercial, carried out within the Research and Innovation laboratories.
The post holder will be required to provide scientific and technical support to the laboratory and clinical staff within the Research and Innovation department.
The post holder may be required to work at QMC campus and/or City campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. They will assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with trust objectives and values, across all R&I departments.
With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.
We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
This is an exciting time to join NUH and help support our future ambitions.
Under the direction of the Research and Innovation department (R&I) and the R&I Laboratory Manager, the key job responsibilities include:
Undertake routine and complex laboratory-based work such as the pre-analytical processing of clinical trial specimens and samples for analysis using various technologies.
Perform clerical tasks including, monitoring and querying sample processing requests made by the clinical team, completing sample tracking logs, equipment maintenance logs, and other documentations appropriate for the role.
Accurately follow, or in some cases design, protocols to ensure the smooth running of the facility and the accurate processing of study samples.
Collect, catalogue and store human tissue, blood and urine samples from within the R&I department, Nottingham University Hospitals or external sites. Manage sample storage facilities and maintain collections - this will involve out of hours monitoring of sample freezers.
Organise sample retrieval from external sites. From time to time, some of this work may be out of hours therefore some flexibility within working hours is essential.
Culture of epithelial and smooth muscle cells from human lung biopsies.
Process human sputum samples including differential cell count.
To accurately record sample transfers both in and out of University of Nottingham and R&I laboratories
Isolate stored samples for transfer to or from the University of Nottingham and R&I laboratories, this will involve arranging couriers and ensuring samples are packed appropriately.
Observe all GLP, GCP, HSE and HTA regulations. Maintain records to comply with Human Tissue Act, including assisting with sample audits. To adhere to Trust policy and procedures and University Health and safety.
Be responsible for the upkeep of the lab areas and equipment. Maintain laboratory stock levels of chemicals and consumables and ensure adequate equipment maintenance.
Maintain and clean laboratory equipment and maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the laboratory.
Any other duties appropriate to the role and level.
To assist in the induction, and training of new laboratory staff, providing mentorship and support within the clinical team.
To contribute to the development of clinical and research policies, and Standard Operating procedures.
To act as a resource for colleagues in relation to clinical studies.
To attend relevant training and to gain experience from other laboratories. This may mean some travel is involved.
To keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of clinical studies.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant research related articles particularly related to clinical studies.
To continue your own professional development according to appropriate regulatory guidance, keeping updated with current practice.
To assist with training of placement students in relevant scientific techniques
To attend national meetings/conferences in relation to clinical studies as appropriate and agreed with R&I Laboratory Manager
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024
Our expertise in experimental medicine is at the forefront of COVID-19 research for effective treatments and vaccines, as well as contributing to the world’s understanding of Coronavirus.
We are seeking a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician to support the delivery of our clinical research portfolio across Research & Innovation within Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work closely with the Research & Innovation laboratories team to support the wider delivery team with a diverse range of research trials.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
The Post Holder will be an experienced, qualified Clinical Research Laboratory Technician, and will perform work that require a degree of responsibility and autonomy, including working unsupervised for significant periods. As a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician, the post holder will be part of the Research and Innovation department including the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facilities (NCRF), Nottingham Bioresource and NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and will work within University of Nottingham laboratories to support academic work.
The post holder will ensure the accurate handling, processing, storage and transfer of a multitude of research samples obtained through clinical trials, both commercial and non-commercial, carried out within the Research and Innovation laboratories.
The post holder will be required to provide scientific and technical support to the laboratory and clinical staff within the Research and Innovation department.
The post holder may be required to work at QMC campus and/or City campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. They will assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with trust objectives and values, across all R&I departments.
With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.
We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
This is an exciting time to join NUH and help support our future ambitions.
Under the direction of the Research and Innovation department (R&I) and the R&I Laboratory Manager, the key job responsibilities include:
Undertake routine and complex laboratory-based work such as the pre-analytical processing of clinical trial specimens and samples for analysis using various technologies.
Perform clerical tasks including, monitoring and querying sample processing requests made by the clinical team, completing sample tracking logs, equipment maintenance logs, and other documentations appropriate for the role.
Accurately follow, or in some cases design, protocols to ensure the smooth running of the facility and the accurate processing of study samples.
Collect, catalogue and store human tissue, blood and urine samples from within the R&I department, Nottingham University Hospitals or external sites. Manage sample storage facilities and maintain collections - this will involve out of hours monitoring of sample freezers.
Organise sample retrieval from external sites. From time to time, some of this work may be out of hours therefore some flexibility within working hours is essential.
Culture of epithelial and smooth muscle cells from human lung biopsies.
Process human sputum samples including differential cell count.
To accurately record sample transfers both in and out of University of Nottingham and R&I laboratories
Isolate stored samples for transfer to or from the University of Nottingham and R&I laboratories, this will involve arranging couriers and ensuring samples are packed appropriately.
Observe all GLP, GCP, HSE and HTA regulations. Maintain records to comply with Human Tissue Act, including assisting with sample audits. To adhere to Trust policy and procedures and University Health and safety.
Be responsible for the upkeep of the lab areas and equipment. Maintain laboratory stock levels of chemicals and consumables and ensure adequate equipment maintenance.
Maintain and clean laboratory equipment and maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the laboratory.
Any other duties appropriate to the role and level.
To assist in the induction, and training of new laboratory staff, providing mentorship and support within the clinical team.
To contribute to the development of clinical and research policies, and Standard Operating procedures.
To act as a resource for colleagues in relation to clinical studies.
To attend relevant training and to gain experience from other laboratories. This may mean some travel is involved.
To keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of clinical studies.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant research related articles particularly related to clinical studies.
To continue your own professional development according to appropriate regulatory guidance, keeping updated with current practice.
To assist with training of placement students in relevant scientific techniques
To attend national meetings/conferences in relation to clinical studies as appropriate and agreed with R&I Laboratory Manager
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024
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