High Salary: Sample Processing Coordinator

Job Description

Role: Clinical Research Sample Processing Co-ordinator

Location: London: Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Salary: Competitive

We're recruiting for a Clinical Research Sample Processing Co-ordinator, to join our Sarah Cannon Research Institute UK team. The Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a world-leading clinical trials facility specialising in the development of new therapies such as targeted and precision medication for cancer patients, our clinical trial portfolio is expanding and we are currently an seeking an experienced highly motivated individual to provide support to our onsite laboratory.

Duties

As a Clinical Research Sample Processing Co-ordinator, you will be an integral member of staff providing technical support to the wider clinical research team for effective service delivery. Main duties of the role will include:

- Handling, processing and shipping of blood/tissue samples in accordance with GCP, HTA, study protocol and local SOPs.
- Inventory management: ordering of lab supplies and destruction of expired kits
- Support the wider team with study set-up and study amendments, ensuring the smooth running of the trial.
- Liaise with clinical and research teams to coordinate sample collection and processing timelines
- Produce and maintain accurate trial documentation, ensuring timely filing, bookings, auditing and reporting
- Management of PK samples
- Temperature monitoring and tracking
- Supporting resolution of Sponsor queries relating to sample processing
- Mentor and support junior team members
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality assurance protocols

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You'll Bring

- Minimum qualification of a degree in relevant scientific subject or equivalent
- Previous clinical trial and specimen management experience
- Knowledge of GCP
- Excellent IT skills
- Strong team player, able to work independently and with colleagues of varying levels of seniority

Why HCA UK

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over 500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician you'll be eligible for:

- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our Mission Is Simple, Above All Else We're Committed To The Care And Improvement Of Human Life, a Clear Statement That Extends To Both Our Patients And Colleagues. To Achieve This, We Live And Breathe Four Core Values

- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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