Job Summary
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 enthusiast 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 to provide 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 NCRFs 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.
Applications are invited from candidates with a minimum HNC/HND in relevant subject, preferably educated to degree level in a Biomedical Science and have a high degree of technical skill to support processing of biological samples and the routine use of laboratory equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Minimum HNC/HND in relevant subject,
Desirable
- Preferably educated to degree level in a Biomedical science
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Trials policies and procedures including Good Clinical Laboratory Practice/Research Governance Framework and Data Protection Ac
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise skills
- Good communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- High level of skill with Microsoft Office packages and databases
- Proven interpersonal skills
- 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 SOP’s
- 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 15 January 2025
