Job summary
We are looking for a Scientific Research Administrator to work in the Royal Marsden Clinical Genomics team, providing high-level administrative and operational support. The post-holder will work with a highly experienced team of scientists to monitor project activity, analyse and report on grant applications and projects, be in charge of website updates, and support the management of research-related finances. The work will take place in the Clinical Genomics Translational Research Laboratory at The BRC Centre for Molecular Pathology at The Royal Marsden NHS FT and The Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team of research scientists focused on innovation and quality of service. The goal is to develop and apply the most reliable and comprehensive genomic diagnostics to enable accurate clinical decisions that directly benefit patients at the Royal Marsden, in the North Thames region and nationally. The work takes place in the Clinical Genomics Translational The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Research Laboratory at The Centre for Molecular Pathology. The team has a joint role both at The Royal Marsden NHS FT and The Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton
Our aim is for the Clinical Genomics Translational Unit to establish a wide range clinical Commercial Studies and RMH and ICR led academic studies. This will include both local and multicentre clinical trials where the unit contributes genomic expertise.
The post holder will coordinate various aspects of research support including monitoring, analysis and reporting on grant applications, website updates, and supporting the management of research-related finances. They will have experience of providing high-level administrative and operational support whilst managing your own workload and demonstrating strong organisational skills. They'll also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to use your initiative to handle and solve problems efficiently and professionally.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Attend meetings with outside organizations, including academic and commercial partners, to support/advise when facilitating genomic testing for clinical trials.
Support the research managers on RM sponsored and hosted trials to facilitate testing, data management, monitoring, safety, audit and regulatory inspection.
Coordination of all aspects of research and innovation support, including support to the Scientific Director , ensuring that funding deadlines are clearly communicated, and internal processes areadhered to.
Support operations by managing the administrative activities of the translational research unit across both RMH and ICR.
Support the management and oversight of the finances and budget of the research unit, tracking income generation to ensure the sustainability and development of the team.
Maintain records of all genomics projects in the team, including laboratory testing for research and clinical trials.
Monitor quality of service and compliance with legal requirements, including assisting in the completion and maintenance of documentation (eg work agreements, MTAs CDAs etc).
Coordinate, or help coordinate, administrative tasks including, but not limited to: budget management; recruitment; Quality inspections and quality programmes; ordering reagents, maintaining training records and equipment management.;
Helping organise scientific training programmes for STP students and work experience visitors. Coordinate lab visits from external parties.
Represent the unit at wider RMH administrative meetings, ensuring that the team is aware of developments in policy and its application across the wider RMH.
Liaise with colleagues in similar roles in other units at RMH to promote joint-working, sharing of knowledge, expertise and support, and to realise synergies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Attend meetings with outside organizations, including academic and commercial partners, to support/advise when facilitating genomic testing for clinical trials.
Support the research managers on RM sponsored and hosted trials to facilitate testing, data management, monitoring, safety, audit and regulatory inspection.
Coordination of all aspects of research and innovation support, including support to the Scientific Director , ensuring that funding deadlines are clearly communicated, and internal processes areadhered to.
Support operations by managing the administrative activities of the translational research unit across both RMH and ICR.
Support the management and oversight of the finances and budget of the research unit, tracking income generation to ensure the sustainability and development of the team.
Maintain records of all genomics projects in the team, including laboratory testing for research and clinical trials.
Monitor quality of service and compliance with legal requirements, including assisting in the completion and maintenance of documentation (eg work agreements, MTAs CDAs etc).
Coordinate, or help coordinate, administrative tasks including, but not limited to: budget management; recruitment; Quality inspections and quality programmes; ordering reagents, maintaining training records and equipment management.;
Helping organise scientific training programmes for STP students and work experience visitors. Coordinate lab visits from external parties.
Represent the unit at wider RMH administrative meetings, ensuring that the team is aware of developments in policy and its application across the wider RMH.
Liaise with colleagues in similar roles in other units at RMH to promote joint-working, sharing of knowledge, expertise and support, and to realise synergies.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Administrative qualification or experience
- Well-developed IT skills/word processing, data collection/internet skills.
- Numerate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy office, providing administrative support to senior level staff and/or research groups; this will include working across different networks and communication with staff
- A high degree of confidence and ability in the use of IT including, Microsoft Office and management of databases to collect, manage and analyse information
Desirable
- Experience in laboratory administration
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- The ability to work effectively and co-operatively as part of a team
- A high level of ability to plan, prioritise and manage your own work, and to manage several projects simultaneously, demonstrating excellent organisation skills with the ability to establish priorities and to balance competing workloads
- Previous experience servicing committee meetings, including organisation of agendas, minute taking and reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate work and show attention to detail
- An orientation towards problem solving, with the ability to think flexibly and laterally and to find practical solutions to complicated and difficult issues
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Administrative qualification or experience
- Well-developed IT skills/word processing, data collection/internet skills.
- Numerate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy office, providing administrative support to senior level staff and/or research groups; this will include working across different networks and communication with staff
- A high degree of confidence and ability in the use of IT including, Microsoft Office and management of databases to collect, manage and analyse information
Desirable
- Experience in laboratory administration
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- The ability to work effectively and co-operatively as part of a team
- A high level of ability to plan, prioritise and manage your own work, and to manage several projects simultaneously, demonstrating excellent organisation skills with the ability to establish priorities and to balance competing workloads
- Previous experience servicing committee meetings, including organisation of agendas, minute taking and reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate work and show attention to detail
- An orientation towards problem solving, with the ability to think flexibly and laterally and to find practical solutions to complicated and difficult issues
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.
