Laboratory Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Laboratory Assistant within the West Wing Clinical Research Centre (WWCRC). This is a role which supports the Laboratory Manager and forms part of the administrative services for trials running in the Centre and is pivotal in driving forward the facility in continuing to provide an outstanding service for patients and research teams alike. We are looking for a forward thinking, dynamic individual who, is adaptable, can initiate change and work with initiative independently and within a team. Effective communication is imperative as it will be expected that the candidate will liaise with many different members within West Wing, across the trust and externally. We are seeking an individual with a good working knowledge of research, someone who can comfortably create and maintain databases, spreadsheets etc. Be able to interpret laboratory manuals and create samples log worksheets, samples processing instructions and shipping/storage of samples …..etc, in conjunction with the Research Teams.

• To work in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and requirements of the WWCRC, Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and the Royal Marsden hospital (RMH).
• To maintain a high level of knowledge of the current legislation surrounding clinical trial conduct. This will include, but is not limited to Good Clinical Practice, UK Statutory Instrument for Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations and the EU Clinical trials directives.
• To work closely with the Clinical Research Team Consultants, Fellows, [Senior] Trial Coordinators, Data Managers, WWCRC Matron, Sister and nursing staff to continuously improve unit procedures and the quality of clinical trial coordination
• To fulfil an ambassadorial role for the unit and trust when liaising and negotiating trial services with pharmaceutical companies, research networks, auditors, and other frequent visitors from collaborative research sites.
• To support the Clinical Trial Management Group (TSM) in evaluating the feasibility of new clinical trial protocols with liaison from team members/leaders of the WWCRC, to be able to produce Instruction worksheet (SDW)
• To assist in coordinating and where required participate in the West Wing Clinical Operational Group (WWOG), ensuring the timely production of associated paperwork
• To promote a culture of the highest possible quality in clinical trials through definition of procedure and strict adherence to legislation

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 and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

• T: \Wards\WWCRC is updated and maintained from information gained from attending various meetings and unit leader.
• To feed back any comments on the new laboratory manuals to the TSM/CRT, with particular reference to challenges posed by logistics.
• Ensure that all protocol amendments have been circulated and read by the WWCRC team, and any required changes in laboratory documentation are updated to reflect the amendment.
• Collaborate with Clinical Research Team representatives to support the set up and management of each trial, acting as the main point of contact for the WWCRC and completing checks to determine if studies meet agreed targets.
• Organise and support study review meetings with clinical research team as required for the smooth progression of each study.
• Play a supportive role in contributing to and maintaining a cohesive study site function within the unit, contributing to best practice within the team.
• To bring any issues and/or resolutions currently affecting the WWCRC to the attention of the WWCRC Matron, Sister or Research facilitator
• To complete any actions delegated to the CRT team by the WWOG and incorporate any systematic changes into working practices. To report back the progress made.
• To represent the WWCRC at the RM R&D Clinical Trial Coordinators Working Group meeting.in the absence of the Research Facilitator.