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Main area Biomedical Sciences
Grade Band 4
Contract Permanent
Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9-5 Monday to Friday)
Job ref 279-7242167-SEP25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Site Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town Brighton
Salary £27,485 - £30,162 Per annum pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 17/09/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our mission is to put the Patient First, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
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 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 is reflected in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working where possible to support work life balance.
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 you are choosing UHSussex for a long and rewarding career where you feel valued for all that you do.
We encourage you to review the application process and access options as needed.
Job overview
UHSussex has secured external funding for the role of Research Laboratory Technician. The Clinical Research Facility (CRF) provides support to researchers working within the Trust on clinical trials and other scientific research projects. The post holder will be based in the CRF satellite laboratory next to the pathology department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
The post holder will carry out specimen reception, processing, storage and shipment for clinical trials in accordance with clinical protocols, laboratory manuals/SOPs, local procedures and GCP.
Main duties of the job
* Checking all samples before processing for identification, status and suitability for diagnostic and research investigations.
* Prioritising samples to ensure timely and efficient processing while meeting acceptance criteria for testing.
* Processing, storing and shipment of clinical trial samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and clinical trial SOPs and the CRF lab and Trust health and safety procedures.
* Carrying out routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment to ensure correct functioning.
* Resolving lab queries and maintaining records to preserve the integrity of departmental documents and archives.
* Organising and shipping biological substances worldwide, including paperwork and permits in accordance with IATA requirements.
* Working in close liaison with medical, nursing and technical staff within the departments.
* General laboratory tasks including cleaning equipment, defrosting and cleaning specimen fridges/freezers and tidying work areas.
* Preparing reagents, stock solutions and laboratory disinfectants as directed.
* Taking on other tasks, responsibilities and training as deemed fit by the Laboratory Manager.
* Mentoring new staff and sharing knowledge with the team.
* Participating in appraisal processes and contributing to regular reviews.
* Working additional hours or on-call duties as assessed competent.
* Handling and dispatch of high risk samples daily, ensuring Good Laboratory Practice is followed.
* Managing dry ice shipments and relevant legal documentation for high risk samples.
Education & training
* Participates in induction of new and junior staff as directed.
* Responsible for own personal development and attends courses as directed.
* Attends statutory and mandatory training and maintains updates in IATA and GCP training.
Information management & technology
* Works within SOPs to ensure high quality data and maintains laboratory databases accurately.
* Reports non-functional hardware to senior staff.
* Enters samples into tracking systems as required and complies with data security policies.
Health & safety
* Adheres to all H&S policies and handles potentially infectious samples with care.
* Maintains safe working practices and reports defects.
* Applies training on PPE, manual handling, fire safety and COSHH; follows emergency procedures.
* Understands and follows policies for clinical waste disposal and incident reporting.
* Maintains awareness of risk and works within defined control measures.
* Responsible for handling known high risk samples and for dry ice/packaging according to guidelines.
Person specification
* NVQ 3 or equivalent in scientific discipline
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of championing diversity and ongoing development in equality issues where appropriate.
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you’d like to explore flexible working options, please speak with the recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: Disclosure and Barring Service checks are undertaken where eligible. Offers align with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for roles meeting eligibility. Check gov.uk for details.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with applications for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net. For Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
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CRF Lab Manager: Dominika Wlazly, dominika.wlazly@nhs.net, 01273 696955
This is a 9-5 Monday to Friday role with some opportunities for voluntary overtime, weekends and evenings if required.
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