Job summary
The Clinical Haematology directorate based at Hammersmith Hospital continues to expand and develop innovative treatment pathways to drive forward the high standards of care that we aspire to deliver for all our patients. This includes the John Goldman Centre for Cellular Therapy that provides highly specialist clinical, technical and scientific services for patients undergoing stem cell mobilisation for the processing and cryogenic storage of stem cell and cytotherapeutic harvests.
The laboratory is located in a purpose built facility and is fully licensed by the HTA and accredited by JACIE. It additionally holds IMP and ATMP MHRA licenses.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated and organised individuals who would like to fill in this key post. The post holder will be involved in all aspects of Clean Room GMP clinical processing, including advanced immunoselection protocols, Advanced Therapies Products manufacture, receipt, handing and storage. Cell Culture, cryopreservation, research sample bio-banking, Flow Cytometry and other quality testing.
The Biomedical Scientist will be involved in all aspects that are key to our service development and expected to participate in activities such as validation, introduction of new techniques into the laboratory, quality systems, training, data management and assisting in new/on-going translational research bringing new therapies into clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
Laboratory Management
Quality Management
Scientific, Processing and Quality
Data Management System
Training and Education
Research and development/Clinical Trials/Regulatory Legislation
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in appropriate specialist subject
- Health and Care Professions Council state registration
Desirable
- Quality Management
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year experience within Haematology, Blood Transfusion Science, Immunology or a GMP laboratory.
Desirable
- Experience working in Grade B clean room production environment
- Experience of HPC processing and HPC quality testing (flow cytometry).
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Technical aptitude
- Ability to work in a team
- Problem solving skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in appropriate specialist subject
- Health and Care Professions Council state registration
Desirable
- Quality Management
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year experience within Haematology, Blood Transfusion Science, Immunology or a GMP laboratory.
Desirable
- Experience working in Grade B clean room production environment
- Experience of HPC processing and HPC quality testing (flow cytometry).
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Technical aptitude
- Ability to work in a team
- Problem solving skills
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
