Medical Technical Officer 2
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is a fixed-term Medical Technical Officer 2 position within Laboratory Research Services (LRS) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves supporting cutting-edge research by processing and handling research specimens, managing laboratory data, and assisting with study set-up and administration. You will ensure efficient and high-standard laboratory support for approximately 250 research studies annually. The position requires an organised individual proficient in Microsoft Excel with good communication and administrative skills.
Key responsibilities
- Receive, process, store, and distribute research samples.
- Enter and manage laboratory data and completed results.
- Support the set-up and administration of research studies.
- Assist with invoicing and other administrative activities.
- Arrange shipment and tracking of samples sent to external laboratories.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with laboratory procedures.
- Assist with the maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.
- Support the delivery of high-quality laboratory services for research studies.
Essential criteria
- 'A' levels in science/ mathematics or National Certificate in a science-based subject.
- Previous Laboratory work experience
- Use of standard office computing packages
- Experience of handling research samples
- Computer literate - knowledge of Excel at Advanced level.
- Problem solving/trouble shooting skills
- Good science background
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Health and safety procedures
- Good communication
- Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Ability to work in an organised manner and to high standards
- Able to show attention to detail
- Able to organise own workload and work to deadlines
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable criteria
- BSc or equivalent
- Previous laboratory experience in a Research or NHS Laboratory
- Previous experience of working using laboratory manuals.
- Experience of liaising with customers/clients
- Experience of invoicing
- Effective sample storage and retrieval
- Use of Databases
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Able to show initiative
- Presentation skills
- General laboratory skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 2d
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Job summary
Medical Technical Officer 2 - Band 4 Fixed term till March 31st, 2027
Are you interested in working in a clinical laboratory environment and supporting cutting-edge research at the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Laboratory Research Services (LRS) for a Medical Technical Assistant 2 to support the delivery of research studies across the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Working under the supervision of the LRS team, you will contribute to a wide range of laboratory and administrative activities that support approximately 250 research studies each year.
The role involves processing and handling research specimens, entering and managing laboratory results, supporting study set-up activities, and assisting with invoicing and other administrative processes. You will play an important role in ensuring that laboratory support for research studies is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
You will be expected to have a good understanding of laboratory sample handling and will be involved in receiving, processing, storing, issuing, and arranging the shipment of research samples. The role may also include maintaining basic laboratory equipment and supporting general laboratory operations.
We are looking for an organized and motivated individual with excellent communication, planning, and administrativ
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