Translational Support Laboratory Technician

Dates Open: 09/10/2025 – 27/10/2025

Location: Old Road Campus Research Building, OX3 7DQ

 Translational Support Laboratory Technician

Old Road Campus Research Building, Oxford OX3 7DQ

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Translational Support Laboratory Technician to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), working in a team of trial management professionals, to support a varied and growing portfolio of clinical trials. This post will form part of the Translational Support Unit that underpins clinical trials and laboratory-based research by receiving and processing clinical trial samples. Embedding translation and ensuring robust biological sample collection is a key priority for OCTO.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of sample collection, processing (including blood sample preparation, biopsy processing, and molecular techniques), 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. The post holder will maintain clinical trial regulatory compliance and environmental sustainability of OCTO sample collection activities.

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/GCLP standards and in a clinical/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 will be advantageous.

What we offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs 

Application process

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 can be directed to Ruth Harman at ruth.harman@oncology.ox.ac.uk.

Only applications received by 12:00pm on Monday, 27^th October 2025 will be considered.

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