Tissue Bank Technician - Southampton, United Kingdom - University of Southampton

Description

This is an opportunity to join the University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine Tissue Bank supporting cancer research. Based in a very well-equipped laboratory on the University Hospital Southampton site, you will be part of a team assisting in the efficient collection, preparation, storage and release of human biological materials to research laboratories. Training is provided.

You must be educated to GCSE, AS and A Level /NVQ 3/4 level or equivalent. You must have proven bench work experience in a suitable biological field and have the ability to follow the instructions described in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in order to comply with Human Tissue Authority (HTA), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) regulations.

The post is funded as a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years. A standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

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We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognise the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.