Band 2 R&d Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job overview**:
The Research & Development department at University Hospitals Birmingham has a Band 2 R&D Laboratory Assistant post available, to assist in the provision of a clinical trial services across the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be based at Heartlands Hospital, processing lab samples for commercial and academic trial patients, with the opportunity to support other aspects of research and development.

This post offers the opportunity to learn about the practicalities of clinical trials delivery, development of clinical skills, such as phlebotomy in accordance with Trust policies and collaboration with clinical teams. This post offers personal development and job satisfaction.

You will have the opportunity to further develop excellent interpersonal communication, organisation, time management, documentation skills and work with more experienced researchers.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
We are looking for an ethusiastic and committed individual with practical experience in laboratory processes and procedures. Research and development experience is desirable but we will be more that happy to support personal development, learning and training opportunities.

The postholder will be reliable, punctual and flexible, able to adapt to the needs of the service. We are looking for someone who can work with research delivery teams regarding patient samples and prioritse workload accordingly.

For any information about the above post, please contact

**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

**Job description**:
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
GCSE or equivalent in Science, English and Mathematics

**Experience**:
**Essential**:
Demonstrable laboratory experience

Basic laboratory techniques

Computer skills

Awareness of patient confidentiality

Numeracy and literacy

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check**:



  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Job Description**: **Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor** **Birmingham** **£30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)** **08:00am - 16:00pm** A well-known, reputable precious metals business is looking for an experienced Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor to join their team based in the heart of Birmingham. Working with the Operations Manager to proactively supervise the...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Pro-Tax Full time

    R&D Tax - Assistant Manager Birmingham The UK government provides tax incentives to businesses performing R&D; This R&D tax services group is a market leader in helping clients secure these incentives and is the most experienced team in the UK. Continued market success has created new opportunities and we are now looking to recruit candidates with a tax...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED Full time

    The UK government provides tax incentives to businesses performing R&D; This R&D tax services group is a market leader in helping clients secure these incentives and is the most experienced team in the UK. Continued market success has created new opportunities and we are now looking to recruit candidates with a tax and financial background, to help join...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom KPMG-UnitedKingdom Full time

    Job descriptionAt KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability comes from our people - their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets - we're making bold changes to who...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Mondelez International Full time

    R&D Planning and Import/Export Specialist page is loaded R&D Planning and Import/Export Specialist Apply locations Birmingham, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-111422 Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory in Birmingham is recruiting to a number of permanent Healthcare Science Assistant (AfC Band 3) posts, both for current vacancies and pre-emptively for future positions that may become available. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals committed to a career in laboratory diagnostic genetics to join our...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory in Birmingham is recruiting to a number of permanent Healthcare Science Assistant (AfC Band 4) posts, both for current vacancies and pre-emptively for future positions that may become available; these opportunities may be either fixed term or permanent. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals committed to a...

  • Global Solution Owner

    2 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Mondelez International Full time

    Global Solution Owner - R&D Consumer Science & Knowlege Mgmt page is loaded Global Solution Owner - R&D Consumer Science & Knowlege Mgmt Apply locations Birmingham, United Kingdom Mumbai, India Bratislava, Slovak Republic time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-105952 Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at...

  • Laboratory Assistant

    1 month ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Applications are invited from suitably experienced individuals for the post of Clerical and Administration Assistant within the Clinical Chemistry laboratory of our Blood Sciences Department, based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital. The successful applicant will work in the Blood Sciences Clinical Chemistry Reception and Office. They will assist the...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking hardworking, organised and reliable individuals to assist the Biomedical Scientists in the day to day tasks of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion Departments within the Trust. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in England serving the populations of Birmingham and Solihull. The Trust is...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

    **Job summary**: The post holder will the manage CRF Laboratory specimen reception. On a daily they will ensure samples are booked in correctly and processed by the laboratory staff in a timely manner. They will be responsible for drawing up the weekly schedule this will include booking couriers, ensuring shipping boxes containing dried ice are ordered then...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

    **Job overview**: We are seeking hardworking, organised and reliable individuals to assist the Biomedical Scientists in the day to day tasks of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion Departments within the Trust. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in England serving the populations of Birmingham and...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

    **Job summary**: Cellular Pathology is a diagnostic laboratory operating within Laboratory Medicine. The department houses several sub-specialities including histopathology, cytopathology, electron microscopy, a muscle biopsy service, molecular pathology services, a specialist musculoskeletal pathology service, Andrology service, as well as a post mortem...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory in Birmingham is recruiting to a number of permanent Healthcare Science Assistant (AfC Band 4) posts, both for current vacancies and pre-emptively for future positions that may become available. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals committed to a career in laboratory diagnostic genetics to join our...

  • Band 2 Receptionist

    1 month ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Band 2 Administration & Clerical - Clinic Receptionist/Prep Clerk Multiple Positions available: 2 x 37.5 hour posts Outpatients Heartlands Hospital 1 x 30 hour post Outpatients Heartlands Hospital 20,270 - 21,318 pro-rata An opportunity has arisen for three Band 2 Receptionists/Admin clerks to join the busy teams in Outpatients. The posts are to cover...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Band 7 Finance Business Partner - R and D Job summary The Research, Development & Innovation Finance Team at UHBFT are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated, professional individual who thrives on a challenge. Experience within an NHS financial management and research environment is desirable in this fast paced dynamic Team. The ability to work in a...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Band 7 Finance Business Partner - R and D Job summary The Research, Development & Innovation Finance Team at UHBFT are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated, professional individual who thrives on a challenge. Experience within an NHS financial management and research environment is desirable in this fast paced dynamic Team. The ability to work in a...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Applications are invited from suitably experienced individuals for the post of Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Clinical Chemistry laboratory of our Blood Sciences Department, based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital. The successful applicant will work in the Blood Sciences Clinical Chemistry Reception. They will ensure the timely preparation of...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

    **Job overview**: We have exciting opportunities for Medical Laboratory Assistants across our Department to provide cross site support to our HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists. Come and work for a centre of Pathology excellence at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. The Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in England, it is composed of four...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Changan UK R&D Centre Limited Full time

    Senior or Principal E-Drive Controls Engineer Direct message the job poster from Changan UK R&D Centre Limited Job Purpose Changan is undergoing a major transformation to electrify the powertrains of our passenger car business. The UK R&D Centre is at the forefront of this work to develop the future generation of electrified, connected, and intelligent...