Senior Biological Specimen Co-ordinator

Job title:

Senior Biological Specimen Co-ordinator

Company

NHS

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our large multi-disciplinary cancer research team in GI and Lymphoma as a Senior Biological specimen coordinator. An active interest in cancer research and the ability to work semi-independently within a multi-disciplinary team are essential. Previous experience as a biological specimen coordinator or in an equivalent role is required.You will need to interact on a daily basis with clinicians; nurses and scientists on the research team and outside the hospital and it is, therefore, vital that you possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be working under the supervision of the Lead/Translational Research Manager to ensure that biological specimens are collected, processed and managed according to protocol to support and aid the unit’s large portfolio of multicenter and single center cancer research trials . You must therefore be highly organised and meticulous in your working methods.During your time in this post, you will be able to develop a valuable set of transferable skills, including basic project management skill, learning how to develop and write SOP’s/ guidance documents, lab manuals with supervision.For further details / informal visits contact: Ruwaida Begum, Lead Translational Research Manager. Tel No. 0208 6426011 ext 4295.Interviews to be held on 25th September 2024Main duties of the job

• Working independently on a daily basis but as an integral part of a busy research department and being responsible 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 (e-80 gfridges/freezers at -70oC/liquid nitrogen) in sponsored studies.
• Receiving samples in-house and travelling off site for retrieval of relevant material

About usThe 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.Date posted11 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum incl. HCASContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number282-CR1246227Job locationsThe Royal Marsden Hospital ChelseaChelseaSW3 6JJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• Co-coordinating the dispatch of samples to other centres where required
• Responsibility for all stored samples and management of the data associated with the collected material and other archival samples
• Managing the data associated with collected material and archival samples for a range of studies, including clinical trials and translational studies sponsored by the RM Trust and run out of the GI and Lymphoma Clinical Trials Unit

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• Co-coordinating the dispatch of samples to other centres where required
• Responsibility for all stored samples and management of the data associated with the collected material and other archival samples
• Managing the data associated with collected material and archival samples for a range of studies, including clinical trials and translational studies sponsored by the RM Trust and run out of the GI and Lymphoma Clinical Trials Unit

Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Participation in a recognised CPD scheme
• Technical qualification in pathology/histopathology

ExperienceEssential

• Have experience in a biological specimen coordinator role or equivalent in clinical trial setting. (minimum 1 year)
• Demonstrable laboratory experience in the techniques listed in the job description.
• Laboratory and histopathology expertise and knowledge
• Experience of database management
• Ability to work independently in accordance with policies and procedures and use initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of training staff and supervising staff
• Basic understanding of tissue processing for molecular analysis

Skills Abilities/knowledgeEssential

• Good understanding of the Human Tissue Act and standard operating procedures and its practical implementation in clinical trial setting.
• Good level of English Language demonstrated through effective written and excellent verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of and interest in cancer research
• Ability to devise, implement and maintain meticulous records of sample tracking, experimental procedures and results.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, on occasions for prolonged period
• Ability to work in restricted sitting or standing positions for substantial periods of time
• Excellent oral and written communication skills when dealing with all levels of administrative and clinical staff
• Excellent organisation and record keeping skills
• Ability to prioritise own and junior staff workloads to meet various deadlines
• Ability to be highly organised and methodical in conducting work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Sound IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint or similar

Desirable

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Good practical analytical skills
• Ability to motivate others
• Demonstrate working with large quantity of dataset and be able manipulate and interpret for reports and presentation.

Other RequirementsEssential

• Commitment to excellent service provision
• Prepared to visit theatre during surgical procedures to collect tissue/body fluids
• Prepared to work with biological materials such as tissue and body fluids on a daily basis
• Be prepared for rare exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances

Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Participation in a recognised CPD scheme
• Technical qualification in pathology/histopathology

ExperienceEssential

• Have experience in a biological specimen coordinator role or equivalent in clinical trial setting. (minimum 1 year)
• Demonstrable laboratory experience in the techniques listed in the job description.
• Laboratory and histopathology expertise and knowledge
• Experience of database management
• Ability to work independently in accordance with policies and procedures and use initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of training staff and supervising staff
• Basic understanding of tissue processing for molecular analysis

Skills Abilities/knowledgeEssential

• Good understanding of the Human Tissue Act and standard operating procedures and its practical implementation in clinical trial setting.
• Good level of English Language demonstrated through effective written and excellent verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of and interest in cancer research
• Ability to devise, implement and maintain meticulous records of sample tracking, experimental procedures and results.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, on occasions for prolonged period
• Ability to work in restricted sitting or standing positions for substantial periods of time
• Excellent oral and written communication skills when dealing with all levels of administrative and clinical staff
• Excellent organisation and record keeping skills
• Ability to prioritise own and junior staff workloads to meet various deadlines
• Ability to be highly organised and methodical in conducting work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Sound IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint or similar

Desirable

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Good practical analytical skills
• Ability to motivate others
• Demonstrate working with large quantity of dataset and be able manipulate and interpret for reports and presentation.

Other RequirementsEssential

• Commitment to excellent service provision
• Prepared to visit theatre during surgical procedures to collect tissue/body fluids
• Prepared to work with biological materials such as tissue and body fluids on a daily basis
• Be prepared for rare exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances

Expected salary

£35964 – 43780 per year

Location

Chelsea, South West London

Job date

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:57:21 GMT

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