Biological Specimen Coordinator | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Biological Specimens Coordinator, Band 4/5 (depending on experience), Sarcoma Unit, Chelsea. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Biological Specimen Coordinator to join the Sarcoma Research Unit. You will be involved in the organisation and collection of tissue specimens for phase I to III clinical trials in different modalities including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. This roles What's in it for you? -Opportunity to develop your clinical and research skills, and be part of the larger research community. -To be in a friendly team of highly motivated research team in a busy and rewarding environment. -Continuous professional development is seen as a priority and there are many available courses to help progress your career. -Working as a highly valued member of the MDT. For more information, or to come and see our unit please contact,

• To ensure the timely and efficient collection of samples
• To ensure accurate labeling of samples
• To ensure that the work is carried out in line with Standard Operational Procedures and Departmental and National Policies (The Human Tissue Act)
• To freeze tissue at -70oC or in liquid nitrogen
• To process tissue and blood samples as required eg. Separating plasma and cells
• To send samples, sometimes using dry ice as requested via external courier services
• To work semi-independently at a number of sites to ensure timely collection of samples for use by the research team.
• To liaise with scientists and clinicians between the RMHNHST and the ICR
• To liaise closely and coordinate tissue collection and data collection with the Clinical Research Nurses, the Histopathology departments of the RMNHST and the ICR and other members of Dr. Robin Jones, Prof. Winette van der Graaf research teams
• To communicate effectively with members of the team and other organizations.
  
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The post holder will work within the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust (RMHNHST) and occasionally liaising with the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) Tissue Collection Facility and be responsible, in conjunction with the unit support for biological specimen co-ordination involving collecting, cataloguing and processing clinical samples (usually tumour and blood specimens) belonging to the Sarcoma Clinical Trials Unit, supporting the unit based in Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton using the trust's internal shuttle service. The job involves working as an integral part of a busy research department, collecting patient samples for ongoing studies. This will include collection of old and new tissue samples, processing and labeling samples, managing the collection of samples and storing samples in the appropriate conditions (eg. fridges and freezers at -70oC). This role will also involve being an integral part of the recruitment of patient into translational research studies. The post holder will be trained in consenting for translational studies and actively involved in identifying potential participants and gaining consent for them to participation in the study. 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.