Clinical Trials Laboratory Technician

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted bus travel

Season Ticket travel loans

Sports and social clubs

Job summary

The University of Oxford’s Sample Handling Laboratory, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, is recruiting a dedicated laboratory assistant to receive and process clinical samples for cancer trials in line with established protocols.

You will perform centrifugation and separation of plasma/serum and white cells, with a flexible rota and occasional late processing. An NHS Honorary Contract is required to undertake this role, and applicants should live within commuting distance of Oxford.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent.
• Good manual dexterity, accuracy and laboratory experience.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process clinical samples according to laboratory protocols.
• Perform centrifugation and separation of plasma/serum and white cells as required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Communication

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Job description

*PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*

About the role

The Sample Handling Laboratory in the Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford processes patient samples from cancer clinical trials. The role of the post holder is to take receipt of and process clinical samples according to defined laboratory protocols. This will involve several techniques including centrifugation of blood samples, separation of plasma/serum and also of white cells for analysis at other laboratories.

This is a full-time post available on a 2-year fixed term contract.

About you

You should be educated to A-level standard or equivalent and have good manual dexterity, accuracy and laboratory experience. An ability to communicate well both written and verbally and to work within a team are essential. Some flexible working will be required. Experience of working in a regulatory environment will be an advantage but specific in-house training will be provided.

You will be required to apply for and obtain an NHS Honorary Contract to undertake this role.

The normal working hours of the lab are 8.30am to 5.30pm. Staff will start and finish at staggered times to cover these hours on a flexible rota. Occasional out of hours late sample processing is required (up to 10pm).

You will live in Oxfordshire or will be within an easy commuting distance to Oxford (or be willing to relocate)

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being an inclusive institution where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission