Clinical Trials Lab Assistant

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust based at Royal Stoke Clinical Trials Department invites applications for a trainee-level laboratory role within the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service. The post holder will follow SOPs to perform routine and non-routine tasks, handle samples, operate and maintain lab equipment and update information systems.

This role supports the Clinical Trials Laboratory with data collection and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Experience performing routine lab procedures under SOPs.
• Ability to enter and manage data in LIMS and verify accuracy.
• Experience with equipment upkeep and basic maintenance tasks.
• Awareness of health and safety and quality policies in pathology.
• Experience supporting clinical trials data collection and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the Clinical Trials laboratory.
• Perform standard laboratory procedures/activities as directed.
• Resolve straightforward sample issues following SOPs and escalate when needed.
• Maintain stock of reagents and consumables, rotate to minimise waste.
• Assist with clerical tasks: data entry, monitoring emails/calendars, data collection, phone inquiries.
• Conduct data quality checks and report discrepancies.

Skills

Lab procedures

LIMS data entry

Equipment maintenance

SOP adherence

Clinical trials data collection

Tools

LIMS

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust based at Royal Stoke Clinical Trials Department invites applications for a trainee-level laboratory role within the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service. The post holder will follow SOPs to perform routine and non-routine tasks, handle samples, operate and maintain lab equipment and update information systems.

This role supports the Clinical Trials Laboratory with data collection and quality checks.