Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTWEST WING CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTREThe West Wing Clinical Research Centre (WWCRC) is a clinical research facility at the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden Hospital which will provide a dedicated space and a comfortable environment for patients participating in clinical trials. WWCRC has a dedicated laboratory facility for the processing of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics blood samples, essential for clinical trials as well as a dedicated pharmacy room for rapid dispensing of clinical trial drugs. It incorporates space for the Clinical Research Teams to operate with consulting rooms for research clinics, which encompass consent, screening, baseline and on-treatment patient visits. There is a limited number of day recovery beds for patients undergoing research-related per-protocol tumour biopsies/procedures. WWCRC is located in the West Wing of the hospital on the first floor.We are looking for an outstanding individual to work on the West Wing Clinical Research Centre in the following position:Laboratory Assistant

We are looking for an individual to join WWCRC, communicating effectively with members of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients. The individual must participate fully in the day-to day organisation and running of clinical trials. The candidate should possess an interest of the research process and the regulatory bodies which governs this and the audit process.

Main duties of the job

• To work in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and requirements of the WWCRC, Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and the Royal Marsden hospital (RMH).
• To maintain a high level of knowledge of the current legislation surrounding clinical trial conduct. This will include, but is not limited to Good Clinical Practice, UK Statutory Instrument for Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations and the EU Clinical trials directives.
• To work closely with the Clinical Research Team Consultants, Fellows, [Senior] Trial Coordinators, Data Managers, WWCRC Matron, Sister and nursing staff to continuously improve unit procedures and the quality of clinical trial coordination
• To fulfil an ambassadorial role for the unit and trust when liaising and negotiating trial services with pharmaceutical companies, research networks, auditors, and other frequent visitors from collaborative research sites.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.