Job Description

The CRF supports a portfolio of over 500 open clinical trials, including translational biomarker studies, the newest therapeutic agent trials, and existing later-phase clinical trials. These samples are processes by our CRF Laboratory, stored, then shipped to central laboratories around the world. These central laboratories provide trial kits, containing consumables and paperwork essential for the clinical trial process, and it is the role of this storeroom co-ordinator to take receipt and oversight of these kits, making and maintaining a database of them that the research teams can utilise for efficient trial management.



The job is independent, requiring a mixture of organisational skills, Excel proficiency, and manual moving and handling, and represents a great opportunity to work flexible hours, gaining wider experience of the NHS, and the clinical trial process.

The main roles of the CRF Storeroom Co-Ordinator are:

Receiving, unpacking, identifying and storing trial kits



Maintaining a database of the trial kits



Destroying and recycling trial kits (and their contents) as per sustainability guidelines.



Ensuring research teams are aware of any expired kits that may need re-ordering.



Any other relevant duties.



This role would suit a candidate who has very strong Microsoft Excel skills, experience with stock management, thrives when working independently.



One of the 6 NIHR Clinical Research Facilities (CRFs) under the Manchester CRF umbrella, The NIHR Manchester CRF @ The Christie provides a designated facility for the undertaking of around 500 open Oncology clinical research studies, ranging from Phase 1 First in Human (FIH) and complex ATMP trials, to innovative Phase 3 trials, and experimental and translational non-IMP studies. Within this, the CRF Laboratory provides an integrated, comprehensive, and high-quality service, processing and shipping biological samples to academic and reference laboratories around the world.



As part of this unit, the CRF Kit Room contains the kits provided by these reference laboratories, and required by research staff to undertake the extensive portfolio of clinical trials open at The Christie. Working alongside the CRF Laboratory team, Research Nurses, and the Receipt and Distribution team, alongside the wider R&I Sustainability working group, this post will provide key support to the clinical teams and also support the Trust aims of sustainability and efficiency.



1.0) Stock Handling



1.1) To work under own initiative, you will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day kit management for Research and Innovation.



1.2) To be the primary point of contact for receipt of deliveries, which includes:



1.2)1. To receive deliveries directly from courier drivers, or from Christie Receipt and Distribution (R&D),



1.2)2. To carry out the checking of goods against delivery notes,



1.2)3. To unpack and check stock against delivery notes,



1.2)4. To identify which research team/clinical trial that deliveries are for,



1.2)5. To decant stock into the appropriate shelf area.



1.2)6. To forward all inappropriate deliveries on to the appropriate areas.



1.3) To assist in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of a database of the lab kits.



1.4) To undertake weekly/monthly checks to validate the accuracy of the inventory and updating the aforementioned database to reflect these checks.



1.5) To work with the research delivery teams in the selection and "checking out" of appropriate lab kits.



1.6) To break down expired/inessential lab kits into their constituent parts and recycle or dispose of these parts as per the Kit Destruction Guide.



1.7) To carry out "good housekeeping" duties to ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the kit room and encourage users of the area to maintain the standard.



1.8) To assist research delivery teams in resolving queries/discrepancies with regards to kit delivery.



2.0) IT Skills



2.1) To demonstrate strong knowledge of Excel or appropriate database software.



2.2) To apply this knowledge to create appropriate spreadsheets, tracking the lab kits in and out of the kit room.



3.0) Training, Education and Development



3.1) To participate in mandatory training sessions, and all Trust mandatory eLearning modules.



3.2) To attend training courses and educational meetings/conferences in line with personal development programme



4.0) Professional



4.1) To adhere to accepted rules and procedures of the department.



4.2) To adhere to the Christie Values and Behaviours Framework, at all times.



4.3) To be flexible about working arrangements and hours as dictated by the needs to process clinical samples.



4.4) To receive and communicate routine information, in an appropriate manner.



4.5) To maintain good working relations with all R&I staff and users of the CRF Laboratory.



4.6) To exercise their own initiative but work in co-operation with other staff members to ensure the workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner.



4.7) To collaborate with the Sustainability Working Group, providing input on the Kit Destruction Guide and other sustainability projects.



4.8) To maintain own professional standards to high degree, including participation in appraisal procedures.



4.9) To maintain own Continuing Professional development in adherence to guidelines provided by relevant national bodies.



4.10) To undertake other duties within the CRF as directed by the CRF Laboratory Manager and agreed by the post holder.



4.11) To comply with the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy and treat staff, patients, colleagues and potential employees with dignity and respect at all times.