"Cancer Biobank Technician"

About Us

The King’s Health Partners Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) is one of 29 centres across the UK and specialises in new molecular and cellular cancer immunotherapies. The KHP ECMC has been awarded funding for a further 5-years to expand their trials portfolio, including agents discovered and developed by King’s College London researchers. With an extensive portfolio of early phase and translational clinical trials, there is an increasing requirement for tissue sampling and complex sample preparation.

The post is based within KHP Cancer Biobank, part of the School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

About The Role

The successful candidate will support the ongoing expansion of trial-related sample handling and processing. This work requires effective monitoring, collection, and processing of patient samples in accordance with defined protocols. The postholder will have a broad knowledge and experience of sample handling.

The translational lab can be supporting 20 or more trials at any one time and the postholder will be responsible for delivering a reliable and accurate service. This requires good organisational and planning skills.

The postholder may be required to communicate complex information clearly and concisely with the clinical trial team members.

Alongside clinical trial activities, the successful candidate will provide support to the Cancer Biobank. This will primarily involve processing biological fluids, which may include periods of intense activity.

Both clinical trial and biobank activities are undertaken within a tightly regulated environment. The postholder will be required to actively participate in the quality management system. However, evolution of systems is encouraged to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Whilst sample collection should be scheduled in advance, a flexible approach is required as these may be at locations other than Guy’s Hospital and are dependent upon other Trust service providers. Hence, sample collection and processing may occur outside of core hours.

The post holder will be responsible to the Specialist Chief Technician and accountable to KCL Head of Biobanking.

This is a full time (35 hours per week) post and will be offered on a fixed term contract until 31/03/2027.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Minimum level 3 qualification, e.g. A levels, AS levels, International Baccalaureate diploma or other Level 3 qualification, plus work experience in relevant technical/scientific posts OR Considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts.
2. Evidence of an active commitment to career development including professional registration, such as RSciTech or RSci and clear progression in increasingly demanding jobs.
3. Knowledge and practical use of a range of technical skills and their environmental impact.
4. Ability to apply learnt techniques to the work context.
5. Clear spoken and written communication skills, with proficient computer use and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills.
6. Proactive and responsive to contacts in immediate area, across the wider organisation and externally (e.g., suppliers) to build relationships and network.
7. Solutions-focused self-starter, with strong planning and analytical skills, able to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision
8. Working knowledge of regulations and best practice governing area of work, including Health & Safety and environmental sustainability.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience in supervising/advising less experienced colleagues, monitoring, and providing feedback on performance.
2. Able and willing to provide support beyond core hours, as required.
3. Previous experience of handling and processing biological samples.

Grade and Salary: £34,713 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Job ID: 133967
Close Date: 04-Jan-2026
Contact Person: Amy Pope
Contact Details: Amy.pope@kcl.ac.uk