Assistant Research Facilitator

NIHR The Royal Marsden Clinical Research Facility based on West Wing Clinical Research centre, Sutton has an excellent opportunity for a diligent and hard working individual to join our team and support important cancer drug development. The post holder will provide administration support the West Wing Clinical Research Centre clinical team by facilitating the smooth and efficient set up of new clinical trials. The main duties involve the creation of Source Data Worksheets for all Clinical Trials run on the unit in addition to supporting the Research Facilitator with any delegated tasks in relation to the maintenance of essential staff training documentation and quality assurance documentation for the unit., + To be responsible for the organisation and general maintenance of the laboratory, ensuring that clinical trial sample processing, storage and shipment is performed in compliance with the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
+ Liaising with the laboratory Manager (LM), the individual should ensure that procedures are developed, documented and implemented to maintain the integrity of all clinical trial samples and to provide a complete audit trail from processing, through storage and shipment to the study sponsor.
+ The post-holder will be expected to process a large number of blood samples, prepare samples for shipment as required by sponsor companies and act as the main point of contact for delivery of supplies, sample queries and shipment., + Liaise with WWCRC LM to develop a standardised procedure for sample processing for each trial specific protocol.
+ Ensure all samples are logged into electronic system
+ Develop and maintain sample records and freezer logs such that a database of all tissues stored within the unit is maintained.
+ Maintain accurate records of freezer, fridge and cupboard temperatures in accordance with GCP.
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
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Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.