Clinical Genomics Scientific Administrator | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton

We are looking for a Scientific Research Administrator to work in the Royal Marsden Clinical Genomics team, providing high-level administrative and operational support. The post-holder will work with a highly experienced team of scientists to monitor project activity, analyse and report on grant applications and projects, be in charge of website updates, and support the management of research-related finances.

The work will take place in the Clinical Genomics Translational Research Laboratory at The BRC Centre for Molecular Pathology at The Royal Marsden NHS FT and The Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team of research scientists focused on innovation and quality of service. The goal is to develop and apply the most reliable and comprehensive genomic diagnostics to enable accurate clinical decisions that directly benefit patients at the Royal Marsden, in the North Thames region and nationally.

The post holder will coordinate various aspects of research support including:

• Monitoring, analysis and reporting on grant applications
• Website updates
• Supporting the management of research-related finances

They will have experience of providing high-level administrative and operational support whilst managing their own workload and demonstrating strong organisational skills. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to use their initiative to handle and solve problems efficiently and professionally.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees' work-life balance.

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification. Responsibilities include:

• Attending meetings with outside organizations, including academic and commercial partners, to support/advise when facilitating genomic testing for clinical trials.
• Supporting the research managers on RM sponsored and hosted trials to facilitate testing, data management, monitoring, safety, audit and regulatory inspection.
• Coordination of all aspects of research and innovation support, ensuring that funding deadlines are clearly communicated, and internal processes are adhered to.
• Managing the administrative activities of the translational research unit across both RMH and ICR.
• Maintaining records of all genomics projects in the team, including laboratory testing for research and clinical trials.
• Monitoring quality of service and compliance with legal requirements, including assisting in the completion and maintenance of documentation (e.g., work agreements, MTAs, CDAs).
• Coordinating administrative tasks including budget management, recruitment, quality inspections and quality programmes, ordering reagents, maintaining training records and equipment management.
• Helping organise scientific training programmes for STP students and work experience visitors.
• Coordinating lab visits from external parties.
• Representing the unit at wider RMH administrative meetings, ensuring that the team is aware of developments in policy and its application across the wider RMH.
• Liaising with colleagues in similar roles in other units at RMH to promote joint-working, sharing of knowledge, expertise and support, and to realise synergies.