Biomedical Support Worker

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
This post is for a Biomedical support worker to work as part of a clinical laboratory research team in the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) laboratory team working, on various clinical trial studies including the ongoing Covid-19 vaccine studies. The CRF laboratory team has been commended both internally and externally for the quality of its work, and level of teamwork and members have been included in multiple peer-reviewed publications.
The CRF laboratory provides the first processing steps for >350 clinical trial studies before samples are dispatched to central laboratories worldwide. Standard hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 however flexibility is essential to allow for early, late, or very occasional weekend samples to fit with clinical trial parameters.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The appointee will take responsibility for the receipt and tracking, processing, storage and sending of specimens taken as part of the research programmes.
Responsibilities will also include ensuring the lab is clean, tidy and well-stocked with consumables and ensuring sample data is accurately recorded on electronic and paper logs.
The post requires someone with experience working in a laboratory setting, ideally working with blood and clinical specimens and the ability to work in collaboration with a team of research nurses and clinical investigators.
Laboratory experience including handling of biological samples both on desktop and within material safety cabinets, GCP training, IATA training and the use of sample tracking software such as Freezerworks is desirable.
The post holder will collect and process samples according to established protocols ensuring accurate documentation.
The post holder will liaise with sponsors, investigators and other research staff involved in research studies and advise on their sample collection, processing, analytical procedures and downstream queries.
The post-holder is expected to be able to work without immediate supervision and to work an early and late shift pattern when require

Please refer the Job description for details