Biomedical Technician

Alfianni Online - Artist Netwerk; Burnley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000

Job description

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Key details

Location
Site: Royal Victoria Infirmary
Town: 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
Postcode: NE1 4LP
Major / Minor Region: Tyne and Wear

Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 5)

Interview date
13/02/2025

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion. We have a long history of providing high-quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally, and internationally. We are in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers, and genetic orders.

Job Overview

The NIHR Newcastle Clinical Research Facility (NCRF) provides dedicated purpose-built facilities and expertise for the delivery of high-quality, cutting-edge experimental research and early phase clinical trials. In February 2022, we were delighted to be one of the 28 sites across the UK to secure NIHR funding for the next 5 years, with a further 2-year extension granted, which will allow us to continue to develop, grow, and deliver high-quality research across our region. To support this growth, we are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Biomedical Technician to oversee our laboratory.

As the dedicated NCRF Biomedical Technician, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the research laboratory, ensuring it runs effectively and safely. This will include processing research samples, ensuring the lab operates within national guidelines and local SOPs, and providing training and technical support to our staff in laboratory procedures and use of equipment. This role will form a key part of our research team to ensure we can provide high-quality clinical samples at the forefront of clinical research.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To primarily oversee operation of the laboratory in the NCRF, providing training and supervision of new and junior staff and providing technical support to the Clinical Research Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• To ensure the NCRF lab operates within national guidelines and local SOPs.
• To undertake routine processing of samples from research participants and provide data management support for trials, inputting source clinical data into trial databases.

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria

• Minimum HNC/HND in relevant subject.

Desirable criteria

• Preferably educated to degree level in Biomedical Science.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• High degree of technical competence and an ability to multi-task and meet the needs of the unit.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety in laboratories.
• Up to date knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, databases, and email use.
• Previous relevant experience working under laboratory conditions with biological specimens.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Clinical Trials policies and procedures including Good Clinical Laboratory Practice/Research Governance Framework and Data Protection Act.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Organisational skills.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• High level of skill with Microsoft Office packages and databases.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use initiative, pay attention to detail, and take a flexible attitude to work demands.
• Excellent written and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• To undertake unit procedures in accordance with departmental SOPs.
• To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, and visitors (including COSHH and departmental risk assessments).

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Angela Bailey
Job title: Senior Research Sister
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0191 2821776