Clinical Trials Laboratory Technician

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Sample Handling Laboratory at the Cancer and Haematology Centre, where your role will involve processing clinical samples following defined protocols. This full-time position on a 2-year fixed-term contract offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, reflecting our commitment to employee wellbeing. You will gain essential lab experience in a supportive environment focused on teamwork and quality.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket loans

Membership to social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent.
• Good manual dexterity and laboratory experience.
• Ability to communicate well both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Take receipt of and process clinical samples according to defined laboratory protocols.
• Involve techniques including centrifugation of blood samples and separation for analysis.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Accuracy

Communication

Education

A-level or equivalent

Job description

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).

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:

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

Application Process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received before noon on 18th July 2025 can be considered.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Contact Person :

HR Officer

Vacancy ID :

180594

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

18-Jul-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

STANDARD GRADE 4

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

£27,838 - £31,459 p.a.