Clinical Research Laboratory Technician

2 days ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Laboratory Technician to join our Research and Innovation department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality research and clinical services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform laboratory analyses and procedures associated with stem cell processing and cell therapy, including reporting results and maintaining records.
  • Undertake flow cytometry and support the interpretation of results.
  • Store, deliver, and ship cells, ensuring compliance with GCLP and Health & Safety regulations.
  • Support quality control procedures, examining quality control results to identify poor performance.
  • Undertake routine and complex laboratory-based work, including pre-analytical processing of clinical trial specimens and samples for analysis using various technologies.
  • Perform clerical tasks, including monitoring and querying sample processing requests, completing sample tracking logs, and maintaining equipment.
  • Accurately follow protocols to ensure the smooth running of the facility and the accurate processing of study samples.
  • Collect, catalogue, and store human tissue, blood, and urine samples from within the R&I department, Nottingham University Hospitals, or external sites.
  • Organise sample retrieval from external sites, requiring flexibility with working hours.
  • Culture epithelial and smooth muscle cells from human lung biopsies.
  • Process human sputum samples, including differential cell count.
  • Record sample transfers accurately, both in and out of R&I laboratories.
  • Isolate stored samples for transfer to or from R&I laboratories, arranging couriers and ensuring samples are packed appropriately.
  • Observe all GLP, GCP, HSE, and HTA regulations, maintaining records to comply with the Human Tissue Act.
  • Be responsible for the upkeep of lab areas and equipment, maintaining laboratory stock levels and ensuring adequate equipment maintenance.
  • Maintain and clean laboratory equipment, maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within the laboratory.
Requirements
  • BSc in a biological or biomedical subject or equivalent qualification or experience.
  • Extensive experience as a scientist/technician working in an academic or healthcare/clinical laboratory within Haematology, Blood transfusion, and transplantation or other closely related fields.
  • Knowledge and experience of Good Laboratory practice and research governance.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and training.
  • Can maintain confidentiality and act professionally.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • MSc in a biological or biomedical subject.
  • IBMS membership.
  • Demonstrates a knowledge and awareness of instrumentation, method development, and new technologies.
About Us

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in Nottinghamshire, with over 18,000 colleagues serving more than 1.5 million residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes.



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