Clinical Research Facility Laboratory Technician

Job summary

The Research & Innovation Division at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to undertake an exciting and challenging role in the Research & Innovation Biospecimen Service (RIBS). The service plays a key role in collection, processing and storage of human biospecimens to support clinical research. With a minimum of 2 science A-levels, or equivalent vocational qualifications such as a HNC or BTEC, you will have experience of working in a laboratory environment, preferably in the area of clinical trails or pre-analytics.

Main duties of the job

You will work in a busy, modern laboratory undertaking initial processing of patient samples and data entry to support research studies and clinical trials.

Other duties will include the retrieval of samples from storage and distribution to other laboratories. You will also be expected to assist in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory e.g. stock ordering, cleaning, and equipment maintenance.

You will have experience of working in a laboratory environment, preferably in blood processing or in support of clinical trials. Previous experience gained in biological sample banking/archiving is desirable.

Basic IT skills are essential and previous LIMS experience desirable. You must be able to work as part of a team, follow strict SOPs, and have meticulous attention to detail, good communication skills and a highly organised approach to your work.

Candidates will be expected to work flexible hours (including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on an ad hoc basis as required) in order to deliver the necessary service.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.