Research & Development Assistant Guildford, England
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic scientist to join the research team in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) Southern Hub as a Research Assistant. This is a permanent post to support running faecal immunochemical test (FIT) samples for several research projects.
The Southern Hub research team work alongside the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and are based on the Surrey Research Park. The research team are involved in a variety of projects currently focused on the analytical factors and clinical utility of the faecal immunochemical test for haemoglobin and calprotectin, both in screening and symptomatic populations. You will be a dynamic, enthusiastic team member with a science degree and experience of the bowel cancer screening programme who is looking for a new challenge. This post is varied and duties will include laboratory tasks, administration and data recording and analysis. You will use databases and Microsoft Office®applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and will have the motivation to work to a high degree of accuracy and detail. Training will be provided in any project-specific aspects of the role.
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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The Research Assistant will support members of the BCSP Southern Hub Research team in research & development activities, and provide relevant administrative and laboratory support to the routine running of the Hub. They will assist with the development of project protocols and undertake research project tasks in accordance with agreed protocols under supervision of other members of the research team. Relevant training will be provided for specialist skills associated with the post.
