Apprentice Medical Lab Assistant – Stem Cell Therapy

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Sutton No. 103

On-site

CAD 22,000 - 34,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust offers an exciting Medical Laboratory Assistant Apprenticeship in its Cellular Therapy Laboratory, delivering hands-on experience in stem cell transplantation and advanced cellular therapies.

Under supervision of the Head/Deputy Head, you will assist with preparation, storage and monitoring of stem cell products, learn aseptic techniques and contribute to quality and safety while gaining essential laboratory skills and a foundation for a career in

Qualifications

Candidates must have lived in the UK/EEA for the last three years.
Have the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Not be undertaking another government-funded training programme.
Not hold a qualification in the same subject at the same level or above.
Hold GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade 4/C or above and provide evidence.

Responsibilities

Work in clean-room environments, following aseptic procedures and laboratory standards.
Perform routine laboratory tasks, including running controls and full blood counts.
Support stem cell processing and the storage of cryopreserved stem cell products.
Assist with the maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of laboratories, clean rooms and cryogenic storage facilities.
Respond to enquiries and support the day-to-day operation of the service.
Work safely within the scope of the role, seeking advice when required.
Carry out duties across laboratory, clean-room, storage and office environments, including some physical tasks and regular movement between departments and clinical areas.