Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist- Stem Cell

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join our Stem Cells team within the Blood Sciences department at The Christie Pathology Partnership. The Christie is the largest single site cancer centre in Europe and the first UK centre to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre; with more than 60,000 patients treated a year.

Christie Research has more than 650 open trials and is the largest centre in the UK for commercial cancer trials. It is a Cancer Research UK Major Centre, part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre, and hosts the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility. The Trust is also one of the first wave of hospitals offering CAR-T therapy on the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidate will be required to take part in the processing, issuing and cryopreservation of Human Progenitor Cells (HPC). You will be expected to carry out testing and processing in closed systems and also in an aseptic environment. You will carry out cytometry analysis of CD34+ and CD3+ cells from harvests, peripheral blood and frozen samples and reporting the results. Carrying out the setting up and QC of the flow cytometers according to SOPs. You will be expected to liaise with the rest of the stem cell team, nursing staff and the FACS operators. You will need to carry out and produce reports on audits and validations according to the schedules, review SOPs and other documents under the quality system and process documentation in accordance with the quality system.

About us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

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