Human Sample Management Team Technician

The role of the Human Sample Management Team Technician is to be part of the team responsible for receiving human-derived samples, processing and logging the samples and carrying out assays. Samples received include those from participants on clinical trials which contribute to important research such as the LEGACY study. Depending on the study requirements, samples may be stored or prepared for serology assays, some of which are carried out by the team. Any sera, whole bloods or plasma that are leftover, are archived and tracked by the team., To carry out daily tasks relating to areas of the HSMT remit, based on the worklist devised by the Human Sample Management Team Supervisor. These areas include; Serum Reception, PBMC plasma production, assays and support to Healthy Volunteer blood donation program.

• To receive, track, process, aliquot and assay samples depending on study and project requirements
• Become proficient in various Laboratory Information Management software systems required such as; FreezerPro, FlexyLIMS and Serology LIMS
• To understand and follow SOPs and Risk Assessments and be competent in all areas
• To become familiar and compliant with CL2 practices, HTA, GCP, Clinical Research Delivery and other regulatory requirements as needed
• To support development of new methods and standards
• Ensure work and safety standards are maintained at all times
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Ensure adequate supplies of stock required