Clinical Research Lab Technician – Pre-Analytical Specialist

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a full-time CRF Laboratory Technician based in Manchester. The role combines hands-on pre-analytical processing of biological samples and essential administrative tasks within the Clinical Research Facility Laboratory, supporting translational biomarker studies and multi-site trials.

You will follow SOPs, maintain source documents, ensure sample integrity, handle hazardous materials safely, and support trial set-up and calibration of

Qualifications

• Computer literacy including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Experience with internal electronic resources such as CWP, R-PEAK and QPulse to process samples.

Responsibilities

• Follow technical protocols for pre-analytical preparation of biological samples.
• Complete and maintain source documents.
• Prioritise and manage workflow in a fast, changeable environment.
• Identify and troubleshoot errors in the trial process.
• Maintain quality control of samples and ensure proper documentation.

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

CWP

R-PEAK

QPulse

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a full-time CRF Laboratory Technician based in Manchester. The role combines hands-on pre-analytical processing of biological samples and essential administrative tasks within the Clinical Research Facility Laboratory, supporting translational biomarker studies and multi-site trials.

You will follow SOPs, maintain source documents, ensure sample integrity, handle hazardous materials safely, and support trial set-up and calibration of