Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals
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Description

Main area

  • Division B-Cellular Therapy
    Grade
  • Band 3
    Contract
  • Permanent
    Hours
  • Full time hours per week
    Job ref
  • 180B234351
    Employer
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Employer type
  • NHS
    Site
  • Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
    Town
  • Cambridge
    Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 p.a. pro rata
Salary period

  • Yearly
    Closing
  • 27/11/2023 23:59
    Interview date
  • 11/12/2023Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a busy and progressive accredited laboratory.

The Cambridge Cellular Therapy Laboratory (CCTL) is a regional lab delivering cellular therapies, including providing analysis, processing, cryopreservation and storage of cells for therapeutic use.

It is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest biomedical research campus in Europe; home to two NHS flagship trusts, multiple world-class research institutes, the University Medical School and a thriving biopharma ecosystem.

The lab will expand to a new purpose built facility within the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre providing 4 state of the art cleanrooms and capability to manage Class 1 and Class 2 GMOs.

CCTL is becoming increasingly involved in Immune Effector Cell / AT(I)MP cell handling, and facilitates the provision of CAR-T cells for a range of indications.

Main duties of the job

You will have a scientific background, experience of following SOPs and working in a laboratory environment.

Knowledge the role of an MLA within a Clinical Laboratory, and an understanding of stem cell transplantation will be essential.


Desirable criteria will include:

experience of working to GMP, use of ultra-low temperature storage, experience in blood transfusion/haematology or immunology, and knowledge of the receipt, processing and issue of products for human transplant.

You will be required to work on human blood and tissues in a Clean Room facility and also assist with the validation and maintenance of new equipment and a brand new facility.

All work will be performed to strict GMP protocols that allow compliance with regulatory authority standards. You will work as a member of the team under the supervision of Scientists and the Production Manager.

You will be expected to form part of a team providing out of hours cover and potential weekend working after training has been given.

Working for our organisation


Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.

With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.

Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.

The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th November 2023

Interviews are due to be held on 11th December 2023


Benefits to you


We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.


Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.

In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

Person specification


Qualifications:

Essential criteria

  • GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or higher or equivalentDesirable criteriaExperience
Essential criteria

Previous experience of working in a medical/clinical laboratory or healthcare setting

Use of Microsoft Office products including creating and using spreadsheets to record or retrieve data accurately

Following detailed instructions - such as standard operating procedures

  • Experience of working within an environment assisting a teamDesirable criteria
Management of stock

Use of Ultra Low Temperature storage

  • Experience in blood transfusion or automated Haematology or PharmacyKnowledge
Essential criteria

The role of Medical Laboratory Assistant within a clinical laboratory

Knowledge of Stem Cell Transplantation

  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protectionDesirable criteria
Receipt, processing, cryopreservation, storage, issue of products for human transplant
- Understands Health and Safety within a laboratory**
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