CRDC Lab technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aResearch Laboratory Technician to join the Bradford & West Yorkshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC), supporting the delivery of a growing portfolio of innovative commercial clinical research. Working as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will provide essential laboratory support across a wide range of clinical trials. The role will include the receipt, preparation, processing, storage and shipment of research samples in accordance with study protocols, laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with research nurses, investigators and other research colleagues to ensure time-critical samples are processed accurately and efficiently. You will also support stock and equipment management, documentation, quality processes and the laboratory requirements for new and ongoing studies., The Research Laboratory Technician will provide day-to-day laboratory support for clinical research studies within the Bradford & West Yorkshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). The post holder will be responsible for the accurate and timely receipt, processing, preparation, storage and shipment of research samples in accordance with study protocols, laboratory procedures, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulatory requirements. Working closely with research nurses, investigators and the wider multidisciplinary team, key duties will include preparing materials for participant visits, centrifugation and aliquoting of samples, maintaining accurate sample records, arranging storage and shipment to central laboratories, and temperature monitoring and sample tracking. The role will also support new study set-up, including reviewing laboratory requirements and preparing study-specific documentation and kits. The post holder will contribute to stock control, equipment checks, laboratory housekeeping, quality assurance and audit/monitoring readiness, helping ensure laboratory capacity supports timely participant visits and recruitment.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and an interest in clinical research. You will join a supportive and forward-thinking team, with opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience of clinical trials and research laboratory practice.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.