NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role
Are you passionate about clinical research and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to patient care? As a Research Laboratory Assistant within the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF), you'll play a vital role in supporting innovative research studies and clinical trials across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to projects ranging from early-phase clinical trials to large-scale public health research. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your laboratory expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking environment while helping to shape the future of healthcare. At NHSGGC, you'll benefit from excellent development opportunities, collaborative working, and the chance to be part of one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS organisations.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Full-time, fixed-term for 2 years

You will be based at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, process, label, centrifuge, aliquot and store a variety of biological samples including blood, urine,



sputum and stool to the highest quality standards

Coordinate daily laboratory activities, support weekly scheduling and provide guidance to colleagues where required

Maintain laboratory equipment and environments, including monitoring freezers, fridges and centrifuges and escalating any issues or non-conformities

Support clinical research study visits, data entry and sample processing activities while adhering to research governance requirements

Manage sample logistics, including packaging and shipment of research samples under controlled conditions such as dry ice transport

Utilise research systems including electronic case report forms, EDGE, Q-Pulse, DATIX and Microsoft Office to support accurate data management and record keeping

Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Good Clinical Practice and Good Laboratory Practice requirements

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

Educated to a minimum of 3 Highers at Grade C or above including Maths and Chemistry or Biology, or hold an SVQ3 in a relevant science subject or equivalent qualification

Relevant or significant experience of laboratory techniques and sample processing procedures involving biological samples
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, Health & Safety requirements and COSHH regulations

Strong numeracy, literacy, technical skills and manual dexterity with excellent attention to detail

Ability to organise and prioritise workloads independently while managing competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Relevant or significant experience of handling biological samples,



maintaining laboratory equipment or supporting research activities would be advantageous

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to flexible working arrangements when required

What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses

Enhanced pay for working public holidays

NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services

Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Work-Life Balance and Flexible Working
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking versatile working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Equality and Diversity
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

Armed Forces Covenant
Armed Forces Covenant – NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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