Translational Support Laboratory Technician

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Translational Support Laboratory Technician to join their Oncology Clinical Trials Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for sample collection and processing within clinical trials, maintaining regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in laboratory settings and possess strong organizational skills. This position includes excellent benefits, such as a contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Qualifications

• Experience with blood sample preparation, biopsy processing.
• Working to GCP/GCLP standards in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sample collection and processing tasks.
• Maintain compliance with clinical trial regulations.
• Ensure timely and efficient laboratory operations.

Skills

Sample collection techniques

Molecular techniques

Prioritization and planning

Digital Quality Management systems

Working under pressure

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Translational Support Laboratory Technician to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), working in a team of trial management professionals, running a varied and growing portfolio of clinical trials. This post will form part of the Translational Support Unit that supports clinical trials and laboratory-based research by receiving and processing clinical samples. Embedding translation and ensuring robust biological sample collection is a key priority for OCTO.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of sample collection, processing (including blood sample preparation, biopsy processing, and molecular techniques), analysis, storage, and distribution tasks.
• Maintain clinical trial regulatory compliance and environmental sustainability of OCTO sample collection activities.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience with the techniques and methods listed in the Responsibilities section of the job description.
• Proven experience working to GCP/GCLP standards and in a clinical/molecular/biochemistry laboratory.
• Proven ability to prioritise, plan and manage a high volume of work to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed, and ensure that the laboratory runs in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience in using digital Quality Management and Laboratory Management systems will be advantageous.

Benefits

• 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