Description
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic GCLP-Biobank Laboratory Coordinator who will support research active clinical teams within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The role holder will join Research and Development Sample Services (RADSS), one of the largest human sample research facilities in the NHS. RADSS brings together Tissue Access for Patient Benefit (TAPB), the Trust's Research Tissue Bank (the RFL Biobank, which holds an HTA licence and operates under generic research ethics approval), and a processing laboratory.
The main purpose of this role is to assist with the collection and biological processing of clinical trial samples such as Blood, Biopsy, Saliva, Stool for clinical research purposes within the RFL R&D. The post holder will provide biological sample processing support to the R&D Clinical and externally contracted GCLP-Biobank studies.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, collect, book onto LIMS, biologically process, and ship/store samples in accordance with GCLP-Biobank and/or study specific SOPs
- Ensure compliance with HTA, ICH legislation, and governance requirements
- Assist in data collection and input into the Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS)
- Provide administrative support to the GCLP-Biobank Team and studies
Requirements:
- Degree in a scientific/healthcare related discipline
- Experience of processing biological samples
- Experience of working in Microbiological Safety Cabinet. BSL Class II
- Laboratory analytical skills
- Ability to work according to good clinical laboratory practices
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures accurately
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £38,488 to £46,852 per annum
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Generous benefits package