CRF Laboratory Technician

King's College Hospital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the City of Westminster is looking for a dedicated individual for a band 4 to 5 progression post. The successful candidate will manage samples in the Clinical Research Facility, ensuring compliance with ICHGCP guidance and handling responsibilities related to temperature maintenance and data management. This role also involves training and supervising staff, contributing to the trust's vision of delivering outstanding care and promoting sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical research facility or similar environment.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to maintain storage facilities and respond to alarms.
• Proficiency in data entry and computer systems.
• Experience training and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage samples received and stored at the Clinical Research Facility.
• Maintain storage facilities to ensure proper temperature limits.
• Follow departmental SOPs and prepare samples accurately.
• Assist in the training and supervision of new staff.

Job description

This role is a band 4 to 5 progression post and once the criteria outlined in the various sections under band 5 are met, the post holder will move from band 4 to 5.

The post holder will work within the CRF QA Manager and CRF team and be responsible for the management and maintenance of samples processed within the clinical research facility, the maintenance of the Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers, and other storage systems. You will also be responsible for writing robust Standard Operating Procedures related to this area of practice.

You will work closely with the local Research and Innovation office and the King's Health Partners Clinical Trials office to ensure that samples for Clinical Trials, both commercial and non-commercial are managed and maintained within the framework of current ICHGCP guidance, MHRA and HTA legislation and Research Governance.

Main duties of the job

• Be responsible for the management of samples received and stored at the CRF
• Be responsible for the maintenance of the storage facilities and ensure that temperatures are maintained within set limits.
• Respond to alarms when necessary during working hours to ensure storage facilities are maintained within set limits
• To be able to follow departmental SOPs and prepare samples accurately
• To be able to use computer systems correctly, enter data accurately from transcription sheets or request forms
• To assist in the training and supervision of staff working in the CRF as part of their induction.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.