Main area: Biomedical Testing
Grade Band: 3
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (with the possibility of extension)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 343-6669963-NN-FM-HM
Employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: SWTIRR St Helier Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £28,622 - £30,225 per annum (pro rata) incl HCAS (Outer)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/12/2024 23:59
Research Technician
Band 3
*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England; we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, we value respect and live up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity, and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. We welcome applicants who share our values.
Job overview
Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for the post of Research Laboratory Technician (Grade 3) in the South West Thames Institute for Renal Research attached to the Renal Unit, St Helier Hospital.
You will work on studies for new biomarkers to improve the detection of kidney disease and support the general running of the Institute.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Collection and storage of samples.
2. Testing of samples using enzyme activity assays and ELISAs.
3. Hands-on experimental laboratory work including preparing buffers, autoclaving equipment, etc.
4. Performing ELISA and 96 well plate absorbance assays.
5. Developing and carrying out protocols for isolating cells from patients’ urine.
6. Inventory checks and support purchase processes.
7. Contributing to technical reports.
8. Supporting equipment maintenance.
9. Contributing to waste management.
10. Supporting database management (data entry and maintenance).
This post will suit an enthusiastic individual who is numerate, literate, well-organized, and keen to learn. Experience and competency in general laboratory skills is essential.
Person specification
Qualifications
* B.Sc.
* Experience in ELISA and similar assays
* Cell Culture
* Literacy & Numeracy
Your application: Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.
References: You will be required to provide a 3-year employment/educational history. We do not accept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail, etc. Please ensure you provide professional email addresses within your application form.
Closing date: We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
DBS: If this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at:
Telephone: 02082963786
Email: esth.dal@nhs.net.
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