Tissue Bank Technician

This is an opportunity to join the University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine Tissue Bank supporting cancer research. Based in a very well-equipped laboratory on the University Hospital Southampton site, you will be part of a team assisting in the efficient collection, preparation, storage and release of human biological materials to research laboratories. Training is provided., As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

You must be educated to GCSE, AS and A Level /NVQ 3/4 level or equivalent. You must have proven bench work experience in a suitable biological field and have the ability to follow the instructions described in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in order to comply with Human Tissue Authority (HTA), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) regulations., The post is funded as a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years. A standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required., Disability Confident
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