Medical Laboratory Assistant

Nuclearinst; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in clinical research is seeking a self-motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be integral to laboratory operations, assisting in the processing, storing, and shipping of samples collected for various clinical trials. Your attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records will contribute to high-quality clinical data, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice and UK regulations. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and excellence in patient care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on innovative medical research.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in maintaining accurate records and general laboratory maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process samples while maintaining their integrity.
• Collaborate with clinicians and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Laboratory Experience

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computerized Record Systems

Job description

The NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility UCLH is a well-established Clinical Research Facility (CRF) covering two sites. The Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre is a dedicated neuroscience experimental medicine facility at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) at Queen Square (QS); and the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility is a comprehensive Cancer and Medical research facility on the Bloomsbury campus (BC) at Tottenham Court Road.

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in the CRF laboratory and be specifically responsible for general laboratory maintenance, assist in processing, storing and shipping samples collected as part of clinical trials implemented at the UCLH NIHR CRF from first-into-human through to complex and innovative phase 3 trials, and experimental non-IMP studies. The post holder should demonstrate good interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate to colleagues and service users and be an excellent team worker.

The post holder will be expected to provide support by maintaining accurate records and general laboratory maintenance, resulting in high quality clinical data in line with the study protocol, the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the UK Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• To receive and process samples.
• To maintain the integrity and accuracy of the research samples.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate manual and computerised records.
• To be responsible for general laboratory maintenance.
• To collaborate and liaise with clinicians, support staff and research staff.

The post holder will work across CRFs sites based on laboratory support needs, and shift work may be required from time to time depending on needs e.g. 8am to 4pm, 10am to 6pm, 11am to 7pm.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.