The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The NIHR Newcastle Clinical Research Facility (NCRF) provides dedicated purpose-built facilities and expertise for the delivery of high quality, cutting edge experimental research and early phase clinical trials. In February 2022 we were delighted to be one of the 28 sites across the UK to secure NIHR funding for the next 5 years, with a further 2-year extension granted, which will allow us to continue to develop, grow and deliver high quality research across our region. To support this growth, we are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Biomedical Technician to oversee our laboratory.
As the dedicated NCRF Biomedical Technician, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the research laboratory, ensuring it runs effectively and safely. This will include processing research samples, ensuring the lab operates within national guidelines and local SOPs, and providing training and technical support to our staff in laboratory procedures and use of equipment. This role will form a key part of our research team to ensure we can provide high quality clinical samples at the forefront of clinical research.
Interview Date: Thursday 30 January 2025
37 hours 30 minutes/week
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play an important role in the NCRF's daily research activity, overseeing the operation of our laboratory, performing and supervising research sample processing, updating and maintaining sample tracking systems and SOPs, as well as undertaking general laboratory duties. They will have regular contact with our research staff and departments, as well as with sponsor companies and Clinical Research Organisations to assist with the laboratory aspects of setting up new research studies and to resolve lab-related research queries.
Minimum Requirements
Applications are invited from candidates with a minimum HNC/HND in a relevant subject, preferably educated to degree level in Biomedical Science, and have a high degree of technical skill to support processing of biological samples and the routine use of laboratory equipment.
Job Responsibilities
To primarily oversee operation of the laboratory in the NCRF, providing training and supervision of new and junior staff and providing technical support to the Clinical Research Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). To ensure the NCRF lab operates within national guidelines and local SOPs. To undertake routine processing of samples from research participants and provide data management support for trials, inputting source clinical data into trial databases.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* Minimum HNC/HND in relevant subject,
* Preferably educated to degree level in Biomedical Science
Knowledge & Experience
* High degree of technical competence and an ability to multi-task and meet the needs of the unit
* Knowledge of Health & Safety in laboratories
* Up to date knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, databases, and email use
* Previous relevant experience working under laboratory conditions with biological specimens
* Knowledge of Clinical Trials policies and procedures including Good Clinical Laboratory Practice/Research Governance Framework and Data Protection Act
Skills & Abilities
* Organisational skills
* Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks
* High level of skill with Microsoft Office packages and databases
* Ability to use initiative, pay attention to detail, and take a flexible attitude to work demands
* Excellent written and numeracy skills
* Ability to work independently
* To undertake unit procedures in accordance with departmental SOPs
* To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, and visitors (including COSHH and departmental risk assessments).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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