Oxford Cancer Biomedical Research Laboratory Technician (Translational Support Lab)

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Research Laboratory
Technician (Translational Support Unit) to join Oxford Cancer, a city-wide
research initiative and partnership between Oxford University, Oxford
University Hospitals NHS Trust, Thames Valley Cancer Alliance and the
Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. We seek to harness Oxford’s world-
leading cancer research from our growing network of 1,000+ members who are
working in cancer-related fields. This network covers a range of disciplines,
all with the core aim of facilitating collaboration to ensure rapid
translation of scientific discovery to treatments for patients. An important
part of Oxford Cancer’s activity is the establishment and management of
laboratories, services and facilities used by a variety of cancer researchers
working on cutting edge, innovative and high impact projects. Collaborators
include academics at Oxford and across the UK, as well as commercial and
industry partners.



This post will form part of the Translational Support Laboratory that supports
clinical trials and laboratory-based research by receiving and processing
clinical samples. As part of our Experimental Cancer Medicines Centre vision,
you will support a range of cancer research through providing laboratory-based
researchers with access to high quality clinical samples. These include
patient tissue and blood samples collected as part of ongoing clinical trials
and experimental medicine studies that require to be precisely processed and
stored. You will be responsible for delivering a range of sample collection,
processing (including blood sample preparation, biopsy collection, and tissue
disaggregation), analysis, storage, and distribution tasks. Aspects of this
work are associated with patient stratification and primary clinical end
points, so will require to be delivered according to Good Clinical Practice.





This is a full-time post based at Department of Oncology, Cancer Centre, Old
Road Campus Research Building, Oxford OX3 7DQ and is available on a fixed term
contract until 31 March 2027.





**About you**



You will have experience with the techniques and methods listed in the
Responsibilities section of the job description. You will have proven
experience be working to GCP standards and in aclinical/molecular/biochemistry
laboratory. You will have proven ability to prioritise, plan and manage a high
volume of work to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed, and ensure
that the laboratory runs in an efficient and timely manner. You will be able
to work under pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Experience
in using digital Quality Management and Laboratory Management systems and
experience in consenting patients and the public to clinical trials will be
advantageous.





**Application Process**



Applications for this vacancy need to be made online. You will be required to
upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection
criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two
referees as part of your online application. Informal Enquiries about this
role can be made to James Chivenga at james.chivenga@oncology.ox.ac.uk. Only
applications received by 12:00pm on Friday 8 March 2024 will be considered.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**