Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford), Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF
Overview
We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the team at the Clinical Trial Service Unit (CTSU) Wolfson Laboratories, within the Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH), University of Oxford. The NDPH Wolfson laboratories provide centralized analytical services for large-scale international clinical trials, large epidemiological studies as well as a variety of smaller studies and trials. The laboratory holds ISO 17025 accreditation and is IBMS accredited as a training laboratory.
Responsibilities
* Assist with day‑to‑day laboratory requirements, including specimen reception, analytical areas and sample storage.
* Operate specialist, high‑throughput analytical equipment such as clinical chemistry and immunoassay analysers, nephelometers, automated liquid‑handling systems, microplate readers and HPLC systems with minimal supervision.
* Follow laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures.
* Assist senior laboratory staff with gathering and summarising data for assay performance and assay validation reports.
* Participate in the provision of all relevant training in post.
Qualifications
* Degree in a biological science or equivalent experience.
* Recent graduates, including those holding a biomedical science degree looking to complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio, will be considered.
* Initiative and proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Experience with general laboratory equipment and a laboratory environment.
* Experience working in a GCLP and/or ISO 17025/15189 accredited laboratory environment is desirable.
Position Details
Full‑time role (part‑time considered) and fixed term for 2 years. The closing date for applications is noon on 27th March 2026.
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