Clinical Research Assistant / Laboratory technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Clinical Research Assistant/Laboratory Technician to support commercial research from the NIHR Research Portfolio. The role involves working across multiple sites in South London, managing a research laboratory, processing and storing samples, and contributing to clinical trial delivery. The post holder will also undertake various laboratory duties, data recording, and trial administration, requiring travel across Trust and CRDC sites.
Key responsibilities
- Support the delivery of clinical research studies by undertaking participant assessments and sample collection procedures.
- Process, label, store, and manage biological samples accurately and safely.
- Coordinate sample transportation and shipment activities.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the research laboratory, maintaining equipment, stock levels, and quality control.
- Maintain accurate research documentation and data records, ensuring timely entry into study databases.
- Support study set-up, recruitment, and trial delivery activities, including feasibility assessments and liaison with stakeholders.
Essential criteria
- Educated to "A" Level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Further/Higher Educational development
- Must have access to a vehicle for work purposes and hold a valid European driving license
- Experience of data management within a clinical setting
- Practical MLA experience in an NHS or laboratory setting.
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
- Excellent computer skills: understanding of MS Office, data management, internet explorer and web based database systems
- Able to communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing, to all levels of staff within the organisation.
- Maintain patient & staff confidentiality at all times.
- Enthusiastic, reliable, conscientious and motivated
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Accuracy in data collection and entry
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with patients, clinicians and other members of the research team
- Flexible and able to adapt to service needs
- Resilience to work in a busy and changing environment
- Able to work at all Trust sites
Desirable criteria
- Phlebotomy skills
- Experience of working in a research role
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Familiarity with patient administration systems.
- An understanding of research and governance and other relevant regulations relating to clinical research
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.
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Clinical Research Assistant / Laboratory technician
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4Clinical Research Assistant/ Laboratory technician to post to support a range of commercial research from the National Institute for Health (NIHR) Research Portfolio.
The appointee will work as part of a team across the South London Commercial Research Delivery Centre sites (including GSTT andOxleas) and the laboratory setting at both Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and University Hospital, Lewisham.
After appropriate training and demonstration of competence, they will run the research laboratory, ensuring samples are collected, processed, stored and shipped in accordance with study protocols under supervision,as well as handling issued reports to ensure a smooth transition of work between the laboratory and other areas within team.
In addition, the post holder will be required to undertake a number of other duties in different areas of the laboratory and research team such as preparing reagents, carrying out initial specimenpreparation, creating and maintaining study logs and responding to queries. Alongside these core laboratory duties, the post holder will contribute to clinical trial delivery, supporting research activities, data recording and trial administration.
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