Biobank Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Sample processing and handling: The post-holder requires excellent technical skills to process blood, urine, saliva, cellular material, acites fluid (other samples as required) in a safe and timely fashion to ensure sample integrity before long-term storage.
• Database Record-keeping: To maintain meticulous records using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), sample and consent form management, maintenance of a full audit trail of all processes and procedures pertaining to the samples, calibration/ maintenance records for equipment.
• Organisation: To support the efficient running of the CCC laboratory including equipment maintenance and oversight.
• Medical Records: Ability to mine the medical records for matched clinical information to the CCC Biobank samples ensuring anonymity and compliance with legislation and local policy.
• Applications for Samples: Support in the processing/ obtaining applications process for samples according to CCC Biobank procedures- organise shipping and Material Transfer Agreements for samples- maintain a full audit trail and records.
• Stock control: To proactively manage and order the consumables required to keep the biobank running.
• SOPs and COSHH: Perform all duties according to SOPs, have the ability to write SOPs and perform COSHH assessments as required.
• Work flexibly: The post-holder should be able to work flexibly with minimal supervision and in line with sampling requirements for the research programmes. The post-holder should have the ability to prioritise the workload to meet deadlines and proactively manage all aspects of sample collection and have the ability to provide cross-cover on sample handling for samples donated by participants on clinical trials.
• GCLP: Have an appreciation and understanding of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice and be able when required to work to this standard with respect to the receipt, processing, storage, shipping and analysis of samples.
• General laboratory work/ administration in support of the CCC research agenda and clinical trials sample requirements.
• Support in clinical trials sample handling and process as required
• Work across CCC biobank laboratories if required
• Be able to enter data accurately and in a timely manner to LIMS and Databases pertaining to sample management.
• Ability to provide reports on biorepository of samples within the Biobank and Trials Laboratory.
• Understand and support the CCC Biobank research agenda
• Work in close collaboration with the Research Governance and Sponsorship Manager and Research Governance Facilitator.
• Liaise with personnel across the R&Innovation Directorate and other CCC Departments:
  • Consultants involved in research projects.
  • Clinical Research Associates/ representatives from commercial companies.
  • Academic collaborators
  • Research Practitioners.
  • Data co-ordinators.
  • Liaise with research staff across other organisations.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• To A-level standard or equivalent or NVQ3 related to healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of research and research processes
• Use of Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Word
• Confidentiality and data protection COSHH

Desirable

• Human Tissue Act

Experience

Essential

• General laboratory work
• Use of general laboratory equipment, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, pipettes
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures

Desirable

• Interpretation of Laboratory Manuals and protocols

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

CCC-L

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L78YA

Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)