Band 5 Gclp-Biobank Laboratory Technician

Royal Free London Nhs Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic GCLP-Biobank Laboratory Coordinator to support research-active clinical teams within RADSS. The role involves processing and handling of clinical trial samples, data entry into LIMS, and ensuring compliance with HTA and ICH governance across multiple sites in Hampstead and other RFL Trusts.

This fixed-term, full-time position offers exposure to large-scale biobank operations, collaboration with clinicians and researchers, and

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific/healthcare related discipline required.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and biological processing of clinical trial samples (Blood, Biopsy, Saliva, Stool) within the RFL R&D.
• Book samples onto LIMS and ensure proper tracking and processing.
• Ensure HTA, ICH governance and study SOPs are followed and samples are shipped/stored correctly.

Skills

Laboratory skills

GCLP/GLP knowledge

SOP compliance

Pipetting accuracy

Data handling

Education

Degree in a scientific/healthcare related discipline

CPD evidence

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic GCLP-Biobank Laboratory Coordinator who will be able to support a range of 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. RADSS helps patients donate human biological samples, and gives researchers access to consented samples and linked, anonymised clinical data. The role holder will help partners to deliver high impact research within the UK and globally by liaise closely with clinical teams, clinical trials coordinators, researchers and patients on-site in Hampstead and across the RFL Groups Trusts: Barnet, Chase Farm, and North Middlesex University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

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 to ensure that samples are 1) received/collected, 2) booked onto LIMS, 3) biologically processed and 4) shipped/stored in accordance with GCLP-Biobank and/or study specific SOPs and that all relevant HTA, ICH legislation and governance requirements are complied, and met. In addition, the appointee will assist in data collection, inputs into the Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS) as well as provide administrative support to the GCLP-Biobank Team and studies.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8387457
Closing date: 13 November 2026

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific/healthcare related discipline
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Essential Experience

• Experience of processing biological samples such as Blood, Saliva, Stool in clinical trials laboratory
• Experience of performing a range of blood processing techniques to generate PBMCs, plasma, or serum within a clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience of working in Microbiological Safety Cabinet. BSL Class II
• Experience of working with patient data.
• Demonstration of accurate pipetting skills, centrifugation skills, Aliquoting skills

Essential Skills and aptitudes

• Laboratory analytical skills
• Ability to work according to good clinical laboratory practices
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures accurately.

Essential Personal Qualities & attributes

• Displays a professional attitude towards colleagues, study PIs, clinical staff and others
• Flexible attitude to work, including the ability to take up new tasks when required
• Conscientious attitude to the finalisation of any given task
• Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative

Essential Other

• Ability to work flexible hours including unsociable hours.
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites

Essential Royal Free shared commitments

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

For questions about the job, contact

GCLP Lab and Biobank Manager, Hanish Anand, [e-mail]

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