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Job overview

Are you a Biomedical Scientist with a passion for Research?

Do you want to gain experience within a busy biobank?

Do you want to help develop an exciting research facility with national coverage?
 
Arden Tissue Bank is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, skilled, professional biomedical scientist to join our friendly team. We are a small team passionate about facilitating research.

The successful candidate will be patient facing, whilst also expected to work collaboratively with the research team members, clinical teams, academic, industry partners and regulatory bodies. 

No two days are the same, and there may be the opportunity to work in the Multi-omics unit at UHCW, working with cutting edge spatial transcriptomics and proteomics platforms. 
Full training will be provided and is mandatory for the facility to maintain accreditation.

Successful applicants will be expected to be able to work independently, be pro-active and have excellent communication skills. The department operates an on-call system and the successful candidate will take part in this rota.  
 
For further information please contact Marta Goncalves/Sean James Ext 25248

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone with great Scientific knowledge, whilst with excellent communication skills and able to build personal relationships. The successful candidate should be an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a passion for research.

 The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of the clinical/Scientific skills, as part of the research team to support the safe conduct of the research in accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks relating to the planning, undertaking of research projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delegated tasks required for delivery of a fit-for-purpose HTA compliant biobanking facility. The post holder will be expected to collaborate with the coordination of the tissue bank portfolio research projects/studies. 

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.