Biological Specimen Coordinator

at  The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Biological Specimen Coordinator, within the haematology research department to work across our Sutton and Chelsea branches.
This is a pivotal role and you will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical and research staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical research studies.
The successful applicant will be required to work as a self directed practitioner and have the skills to motivate others. They should also have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives. Continuous professional development is highly valued and supported.
The main focus of the post is to support the research team in all aspects of the trials/studies on a day to day basis, with supporting the processing, storage and shipment of clinical trial-related samples.
It is expected that the successful candidate will have venepuncture skills and have experience of working in a hospital environment.
We are seeking a flexible, proactive, team player who works to high standards of accuracy.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Carol Pearce - Senior Biological Specimen Coordinator on 0208 916 6780
Working independently on a daily basis but as an integral part of a busy research department and be responsible for supervision and collection of patient samples for ongoing studies
Collecting archival and new tissue samples, processing and labelling samples, managing the collection and storage of samples in the appropriate conditions (efridges/freezers at -70oC/liquid nitrogen)
Receiving samples in-house and travelling off site for retrieval of relevant material
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.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
To ensure the timely and efficient collection of tissue and fluid samples
To send and retrieve samples from external Biobank facilities
Distribute samples to research groups, laboratories, commercial and academic sponsors
To ensure samples are packed, labelled and handled appropriately, according to IATA specification

Please refer the Job description for details