To assist in the provision of a high quality histopathology research support service to the renal tumour clinical and translational research group that spans GOSH/UCLGOSICH and leads the UK part of the international biomarker evaluation study, UMBRELLA, a SIOP Renal Tumours Study Group prospective clinical study. The chief investigator for the overall study is Dr Tanzina Chowdhury. Professor Neil J. Sebire and other members of the GOSH histopathology department are active supporters and collaborators in the associated biomarker and biological research studies. To assist in the curation, processing and research analyses performed on tissue samples received both internally from GOSH patients (mainly fresh samples direct from theatre and blood samples taken during treatment) and from external collaborating centres across the UK and overseas (frozen and FFPE samples). The research sample handling work is undertaken in close integration with the clinical service sample handling, within the GOSH Histopathology Department.
Responsibilities:
To take responsibility for receiving, processing and organising specimens pertaining to the UMBRELLA study. To work with other histopathology research staff in the Cancer section. To carry out all sample preparation and nucleic acid quality assessments for molecular investigations related to the UMBRELLA study and to liaise with collaborators in the UK and abroad. To carry out all laboratory investigations to a high standard of technical excellence. To assist the clinical staff with translational research specimen dissection and sample selection related to the UMBRELLA study on a routine basis, and other studies as required. To take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of results produced. To assist Senior research staff in writing and developing standard operating procedures and other documentation as required. To plan and take responsibility for the efficient and effective organisation of own work.
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Reem Alsaadi Job title: Senior Translational Research Manager Email address: reem.alsaadi@gosh.nhs.uk
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Responsibilities:
To take responsibility for receiving, processing and organising specimens pertaining to the UMBRELLA study. To work with other histopathology research staff in the Cancer section. To carry out all sample preparation and nucleic acid quality assessments for molecular investigations related to the UMBRELLA study and to liaise with collaborators in the UK and abroad. To carry out all laboratory investigations to a high standard of technical excellence. To assist the clinical staff with translational research specimen dissection and sample selection related to the UMBRELLA study on a routine basis, and other studies as required. To take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of results produced. To assist Senior research staff in writing and developing standard operating procedures and other documentation as required. To plan and take responsibility for the efficient and effective organisation of own work.
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Reem Alsaadi Job title: Senior Translational Research Manager Email address: reem.alsaadi@gosh.nhs.uk
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