Senior Research Coordinator Full-time NEW

Senior Research Coordinator

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Translational Cancer Therapeutics (TCT) Lab within the Research Department of Oncology at the UCL Cancer Institute. The Research Coordinator will work as part of a small clinical team to support the TRACERx EVO and PEACE Clinical Studies, and other studies as necessary.

A major component of the post will include explaining the studies to patients in detail and obtaining informed consent, collecting blood and fresh tissue samples in various settings including clinics, operating theatres and radiology and ensuring patients are followed up for the full length of the study. The role will also involve attending the mortuary to collect blood and tissue samples from patients at autopsy. All samples collected will need to be processed, stored and logged to GCLP standards in accordance with current clinical trial regulations.

This post is funded for one year in the first instance. Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter, please provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

Prospective candidates must have:

• Clinical Trial Experience
• High level of knowledge of patient follow-up
• Experience in working with all levels of medical and para-medical staff
• Experience dealing personally and ethically with patients
• Experience with the collection and processing of clinical data and biological samples

Full phlebotomy training would be an advantage.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Please visit Reward and Benefits | Work at UCL – UCL – University College London to find out more.

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