Cellular Therapy Support Technician

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated and organised individuals to be involved in all aspects of Clean Room maintenance to include cleaning, monitoring, cellular therapy product tank inventory management in a GMP compliant environment. The post will support the Biomedical Scientist in the operational, data management and clinical processing and in doing so support the Bone Marrow / Cellular therapy Transplant programme

The post holder will be involved in all aspects that are key to our service development and expected to participate in activities such as equipment validations, quality systems, data management including manufacturing of axillary reagents/media for clinical application.

Applicants must have a minimum of a Foundation level degree qualification in a related field such as Haematology Blood Transfusion / Immunology. In order to meet the needs of a high quality service, the post holder will be expected to be flexible in their working arrangements/time, participate in the departments on call rota and be able to demonstrate the ability to work consistently under pressure to the highest standards.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out routine scientific/technical and clerical laboratory duties
• Carry out Cleanroom manufacturing duties including Cryoprotectant, MSC seeding/feeding for therapeutic use.
• Carry out other support duties for the laboratory
• Cleanroom cleaning/Environment monitoring and stock management
• Support laboratory informatics systems (STEMLAB) including cell product retrieval, delivery to Wards and inventory management.
• Work with strict observation of Departmental Health and Safety standards
• Perform duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Be actively involved in the preparation of samples for the Research Biobank and associated data management.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential criteria

• Foundation Degree or equivalent knowledge of a wide range of laboratory procedures and techniques demanding intermediate theoretical knowledge acquired through both formal training and experience

Desirable criteria

• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of commonly used IT programs and the use of PCs.
• Experience of working in a regulated laboratory environment (e.g HTA/MHRA/UKAS)

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in Grade B clean room production environment
• Experience in liaising with multidisciplinary teams

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential criteria

• Good ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to keep clear and accurate records showing attention to detail

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on