Overview
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The Clinical Research Facility (CRF) provides support to researchers working across the Trust on clinical trials and other scientific research projects. The post holder will be based in the CRF satellite laboratory located next to the pathology department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and will carry out specimen reception, processing, storage and shipment from various commercial and academic clinical trials in accordance with clinical protocols, laboratory manuals/SOPs, local procedures and GCP.
Responsibilities
* Checking all samples before processing for identification, status and suitability for diagnostic and research investigations.
* Prioritising samples so that the workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner whilst ensuring samples meet acceptance criteria for testing.
* Processing, storing and shipment of clinical trial samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and/or clinical trial SOPs and the CRF lab and Trust’s Health and Safety procedures.
* Undertaking routine daily, weekly, monthly and as necessary maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment to ensure correct functioning.
* Resolving lab queries and keeping appropriate records to maintain integrity of the departmental documents and archives.
* Organising and shipping biological substances worldwide, including paperwork and permits in accordance with IATA requirements.
* General laboratory tasks including cleaning of lab equipment, defrosting and cleaning specimen fridges and freezers and tidying benches and work areas.
* Preparing reagents, stock solutions and laboratory disinfectants as directed.
* Any other tasks, responsibilities and courses/training as deemed fit by the Laboratory Manager.
Working in close liaison with medical, nursing and technical staff within the departments.
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dominika Wlazly; Job title: CRF Lab Manager; Email: dominika.wlazly@nhs.net; Telephone: 01273 696955
This is a 9-5 Monday to Friday role with some opportunities to do voluntary overtime and weekends and evenings if the work demands it.
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