Laboratory Scientist

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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 Laboratory Scientist to join our Technical Service team.

Title: Laboratory Scientist

Salary: £32,826 per annum

Contract: Permanent

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

Location: Fully site‑based, Anthony Nolan Histocompatibility Laboratories, Hampstead - London

• Effectively prioritising your workload
• Troubleshooting of processes and suggestions for improvement
• Efficiently performing techniques and responsibilities to a high standard
• Adhering to standard laboratory practices
• Being open to feedback and a driver of positive change
• Perform verification/validation work
• Author quality documentation related to the role responsibilities
• Take accountability for actions and tasks within the Technical Services Team
• Working well under pressure
• Displaying sound judgement and initiative
• Working both independently and as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication
• Being flexible in terms of time management and can adapt to the needs of the business

• A degree in Life Sciences
• Experience in an accredited laboratory
• Knowledge of DNA extraction, DNA quantification, ELISA and/or ABO
• Experience of troubleshooting and offering solutions to issues
• Ability to prioritise workload to keep up with a fast‑moving environment
• Critical thinking skills

• 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 note:

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible – this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of strong applications.

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.

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