Senior Laboratory Scientist

We’re Anthony Nolan. We’re here to uncover the answers inside us. Answers for people with blood cancer and blood disorders. Answers that will not only improve lives today but save them tomorrow.

By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone who needs a transplant, can find their lifesaving match. We’re currently giving four people a day another chance to live.

Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.

We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Scientist to joinour Technical Service team.

Title: Senior Laboratory Scientist

Salary: £37121 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full time

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Anthony Nolan Laboratories, Hampstead, London

Job Summary

Key responsibilities:

Validate Laboratory Services:

• Ensure new and current services in the laboratory comply with UKAS regulations through rigorous validation processes.

Provide Training and Support:

• Offer comprehensive training and support to colleagues on laboratory service techniques, ensuring skill development and proficiency.

Process Troubleshooting and Improvement:

• Identify and resolve process issues, continuously suggesting and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Perform Techniques to High Standards:

• Execute laboratory techniques and responsibilities with precision and high-quality standards.

Ensure Daily Quality and Efficiency:

• Lead daily efforts to maintain and improve quality and efficiency within the laboratory.

Author Quality Documentation:

• Develop and maintain quality documentation related to role responsibilities, ensuring clarity and compliance.

Use KPIs for Process Evaluation:

• Utilize key performance indicators to evaluate processes, identify gaps, and implement improvements.

Support Quality Investigations:

• Participate in quality investigations to ensure standards are upheld and maintained.

Accountability in Technical Services Team:

• Take responsibility for actions and tasks within the Technical Services Team, ensuring accountability and reliability.

Monitor Laboratory Techniques:

• Oversee day-to-day activities of laboratory techniques, ensuring proper execution and compliance with standards.
• Strong critical thinking skills to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.

Essential attributes:

• Minimum degree in Life Sciences (further education is welcome)
• Experience in an accredited laboratory
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent project management skills, with a history of successful project execution and oversight
• Knowledge of DNA extraction, DNA quantification, ELISA and/or ABO
• Experience of troubleshooting and offering solutions to issues

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• Life Assurance of four times annual salary
• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
• And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)

Please check out the full job description here, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.

A ll applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.