Tissue Collection and Processing Technician

About us

The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London, one of the World's leading universities. The Institute draws together over 300 talented scientists who are working together to translate research discoveries into developing better, more effective treatments to improve outcomes for cancer patients. In particular, it fosters links between basic cancer researchers across Biomedicine, and with the clinical activities of our four partner Hospital trusts, known as UCL Partners: University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as well as the London School of Pharmacy and Cancer Research UK.

About the role

A position for a Tissue Collection and Processing Technician is available to coordinate and support projects requiring collection, transport and processing of samples. These samples will be from patients enrolled into cancer immunotherapy clinical trials and/or observational studies at collaborating London Hospitals, including but not exclusive to, the University College Hospital, Royal Marsden Hospital, Royal Free Hospital and Guy’s Hospital. Cancer Immunotherapy harnesses the immune system to specifically target cancerous cells.

About you

You must have a BSc in a biological or biomedical subject (at least 2:1) or equivalent experience. It is desirable if you have a masters degree in a biological or biomedical subject. It is essential you have Human Tissue Act (HTA) training and Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training or working knowledge of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).

It is desirable that you have knowledge of safety regarding liquid nitrogen use . It is essential that you have knowledge of maintaining laboratory stocks and carrying out general lab duties.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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