Medical Lab Assistant - Clinical Research Unit
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 31/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves working as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Sample Handler) within the Beatson Clinical Research Facility (BCRF), supporting cancer clinical research. You will process, store, and manage research samples for various cancer trials, ensuring adherence to trial protocols and accurate record-keeping. The position requires close collaboration with the clinical research team to maintain high-quality sample management and contribute to cancer clinical research.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
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Job reference:
255121
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
07/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
31/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Clinical Research Unit
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
You will work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Sample Handler) within the Beatson Clinical Research Facility (BCRF), supporting cancer clinical research across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. You will assist with the processing, storage and management of research samples for a range of Phase I to Phase III cancer trials undertaken within the facility.
Working under the supervision of the Senior Research Nurses, you will ensure samples are handled, processed and stored in line with trial protocols a
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