Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Research & Innovation Laboratory Team at York Teaching Hospital. We are an experienced team with dedicated research specific laboratory staff, currently consisting of 1 Associate Practitioners who, under the supervision of the Biochemistry Manager, offer laboratory assistance to a range of research studies across York and Scarborough Hospitals. The main work base for the post holder will be at York Hospital, with expectations to travel and work at Scarborough Hospital as required. The standard working hours to cover will be between 08:00 and 18:00, Monday - Friday, and some weekends may be required. You will work under the line management of the Commercial Research Manager.
If you have the appropriate qualifications and experience required for this role, and would like to thrive in a supportive and scientific role, this is the job for you.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated addition to our team, who we expect will be able to help us provide an efficient, high quality and flexible laboratory service in support for various clinical research projects.
Responsibilities
* Support clinical trials which require very careful administration and adherence to research protocols & laboratory manuals and is subject to external inspections.
* Support assessments of capacity and capability to deliver laboratory support for new research projects.
* Support the delivery of a high quality and flexible laboratory service in support of various clinical research projects.
* Travel to Scarborough Hospital as required and operate within the main work base at York Hospital.
Qualifications & Experience
* Appropriate qualifications and experience required for this role.
Working arrangements & Other information
* Flexible working requests will be considered from the start of employment where feasible.
* Armed Forces Friendly Employer – Gold DEFENCE Employer Recognition Scheme.
* DBS checks: costs and entitlement details apply as described in the original posting; volunteers and bank staff may be exempt.
* Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment processes: applicants will acknowledge awareness of the policy before submitting an application.
* Agile and Flexible Working policy supports request for flexible working from day one for all posts.
* For relocation information, relocation packages up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) may be available for hard to fill positions.
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Our benefits include: access to the NHS Pension Scheme, holidays, paid/unpaid leave, Employee Assistance Programme, car/leasing schemes, development opportunities, and other discounts. For full details please refer to the Trust's Staff Benefits pages and the Trust Information Pack.
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