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Join our expanding Clinical Research Laboratory team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated Laboratory Assistant to join the West Wing Clinical Research Centre (WWCRC) Laboratory. As our clinical research portfolio continues to grow, we are expanding our team to support an increasing number of commercial and academic clinical trials.

The WWCRC Laboratory is a busy pre-analytical clinical research laboratory that supports sample collection, processing, storage and shipment for a large portfolio of clinical research studies. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced laboratory environment where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are essential.

The successful candidate will support clinical trials across 10 Clinical Research Teams (CRTs), providing laboratory support throughout the lifecycle of each study. The role requires close collaboration with research nurses, trial coordinators, investigators and external partners to ensure that all laboratory activities are performed to the highest standard.

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)

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:

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.