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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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We are one of London's largest and busiest teaching Trusts, with a strong profile of local services primarily serving the boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.

Our specialist services are available to patients across a wider catchment area, providing nationally and internationally recognised work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, haemato-oncology and foetal medicine.

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Contact

Address: King's College Hospital; Denmark Hill; London; SE5 9RS
Contact Number: 0203 299 9000

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Ref: 213-CORP-7674324 Vacancy ID: 7674324

CRF Laboratory Technician

Closed for applications on: 6-Jan-2026 10:24

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 6-Jan-2026 10:24

Location

Site: Kings College Hospital NHS FT Trust
Address: Denmark Hill
Town: London
Postcode: SE5 9RS
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £33,094 - £36,195 per annum, including high cost allowance
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 4)

Specialty

Main area: Research

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· Be responsible for the management of samples received and stored at the CRF

· Be responsible for the maintenance of the storage facilities and ensure that temperatures are maintained within set limits.

· Respond to alarms when necessary during working hours to ensure storage facilities are maintained within set limits

· To be able to follow departmental SOPs and prepare samples accurately

· To be able to use computer systems correctly, enter data accurately from transcription sheets or request forms

· To assist in the training and supervision of staff working in the CRF as part of their induction.

· To support the Quality Assurance Manager in the development of the CRF tracked Sample Storage Facility

· To attend and contribute to any meetings and SIV’s in relation to Clinical Trials and sample management and to feedback and recommend any changes and/or improvements to the service as appropriate to the CRF Team Leader or Principal Investigator

· To be responsible for the implementation of SOP’s and procedures specific to Clinical Trial Protocols that will have an impact within the CRF department

· To contribute to wider policies that have an impact within the CRF and across the Trust

· To assist in the regular review and update of SOP’s and procedures as agreed with the QA Manager.

· To propose changes to working practices and Sample preparation techniques that will maximise the potential for efficiency and safety

· To be knowledgeable on the current framework of ICHGCP guidance, MHRA and HTA legislation and Research Governance.

· To ensure that both commercial and non-commercial are managed and maintained within the framework of current ICHGCP guidance, MHRA and HTA legislation and Research Governance.

· Actively participate in the development and management of PBMC preparation service

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All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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King's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) or equivalent.
Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.

Desirable criteria

HND or BSc degree in relevant subject area (covering basic molecular and cell biology), or equivalent vocational qualification and equivalent experience in QC laboratory management
Current certified ICH-GCP training
Accredited Checking Technician qualification or working towards.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to Clinical Trials.
Experience of working in and day to day management of GLP Quality Control Laboratories

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

Ability to plan own workload
Able to maintain the working environment to a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
Excellent record keeping, attention to detail
Organisational skills – able to deliver agreed objectives within an agreed timeframe
Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with all levels and with different professions, able to work with others and to follow instructions
Good understanding of basic mathematics
Ability to communicate effectively using clear written and spoken English
Be able to make sound judgments on how to fulfil urgent orders, where there is a range of options.
Be able to prioritise tasks on a day to day basis
To be able to analyse a range of facts or situations and be able to compare a range of options.
Be able to plan and organise straightforward activities, some ongoing.
Work on their own and as a team
To possess highly developed physical skills in relation to accuracy.
To have basic keyboard and computer skills
Be able to participate in frequent light physical effort for several short periods
To be able to move laboratory goods
Be able to concentrate for extended periods despite an unpredictable work pattern
Self motivated – works to a high standard, sets themselves and helps others to set attainable goals; wants to improve, to be more effective and efficient; measure progress against target
Be methodical in all laboratory work.
Resilient and resourceful – able to cope under pressure
Be flexible in responding to demands of the service