Clinical Research Laboratory Technician

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Sarah Cannon Research Institute - London

Position: Clinical Research Laboratory Technician

Location: London: Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Type: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

We're recruiting for a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician to join our Sarah Cannon Research Institute UK team. The Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a world-leading clinical trials facility specialising in the development of new therapies such as targeted and precision medication for cancer patients. Our clinical trial portfolio is expanding, and we are currently seeking highly motivated individuals to provide support to our onsite laboratory.

As a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician, you will be an integral member of staff providing technical support to the Clinical team for effective service delivery. This will entail:

1. Handling, processing, and shipping of blood samples.
2. Administrative tasks such as filing, bookings, auditing, and reporting.
3. Preventing and reducing risks of contamination to an absolute minimum by engaging the clean policy, hence leading to the laboratory operating as safely and efficiently as possible.
4. Coordinating the collection of any biological samples required as part of the clinical trial/study and ensuring safe and appropriate storage of specimens, in conjunction with local nursing teams.
5. Processing biological samples according to the local procedures and the pharmaceutical sponsor's laboratory manuals.
6. Maintaining accurate records of test results and data.
7. Ensuring compliance with safety and quality assurance protocols.
8. Managing deliveries, stock receipt, and management.
9. Completing associated laboratory documentation, including lab books and GCP records.

What you'll bring:

1. Minimum qualification of a diploma in Life Science subject or equivalent.
2. Previous experience in a diagnostic laboratory.
3. Experience in basic sample processing including pipetting and centrifugation of various human specimens.
4. Strong team player, able to work with colleagues of varying levels of seniority.

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician, you'll be eligible for:

1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
5. Group Life Assurance from day one.
6. Critical illness cover.
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Culture and values
At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard, and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other. Our mission is simple; above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

1. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
2. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
3. Honesty, integrity, and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness.
4. Loyalty, respect, and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect, and dignity.

Reasonable adjustment
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace to anyone that needs them.