# Laboratory Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/laboratory-technician/d6cf9be7-9dc5-4523-9c8f-1ce0b5cea453 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/laboratory-technician/d6cf9be7-9dc5-4523-9c8f-1ce0b5cea453.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inc HCA's - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term to deliver specific project) - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (This is a full-time post, Mon-Fri to support processing of incoming patient samples from our 5-day service) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-21T14:51:35.145Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Denmark_Hill/Kings_College_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Rheumatology/Rheumatology-v8145828 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8145828?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.kch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking to appoint a Band 4 laboratory technician to the Wincup Lab, to support the FOREUM funded research project ‘Predicting Risk of Evolution to Lupus through Understanding Dysfunctional Immune Tolerance in Exhausted Tregs (PRELUDE)’. The Wincup lab is a translational immunology group led by Dr Chris Wincup (Consultant Rheumatologist at King’s College Hospital / Adjunct Senior Lecturer at King’s College London). The group focuses on the immunopathology of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and related autoimmune diseases and is comprised of Rheumatology Researchers including clinicians and post-doctoral research associates, and as part of the Centre for Rheumatic Disease Clinical Trials Group, work closely with Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Research Practitioners, and trial coordinators for project delivery. Our Centre was recently recognised as a EULAR Centre of Excellence for the quality of research conducted. The Rheumatology Research Team also have a close working relationship with the NIHR King’s Clinical Research Facility with access to staff cover and facilities, and partnerships with Haematology and Renal research teams. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will support the management and maintenance of samples processed within the Wincup lab alongside the lab group post-doctoral research associates. You will also be responsible for contributing to robust Standard Operating Procedures related to this area of practice. The post-holder will require proficiency in core immunology techniques including peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) isolation, cell culture, and multiparameter flow cytometry. The post-holder will be responsible for processing samples from a longitudinal patient cohort, performing functional Treg assays, and contributing to the maintenance of a well-organised biobank. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Process peripheral blood samples from SLE patients and at-risk individuals enrolled in the PRELUDE study, including PBMC isolation, cryopreservation, and biobanking Maintain and organise the PRELUDE study biobank, ensuring accurate sample tracking and storage logs Perform multiparameter flow cytometry to characterise regulatory T cell (Treg) phenotype and function, including panel preparation, sample acquisition, and data export Contribute to flow cytometry data analysis using FlowJo or equivalent software Conduct functional Treg suppression assays and other cell-based immunological assays as directed by the postdoctoral team Carry out molecular biology techniques including RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, and gene expression analysis where required Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in line with GCP and institutional requirements To be able to follow departmental SOPs and prepare samples accurately To be able to use computer systems correctly, enter data accurately from transcription sheets or request forms To assist in the training and supervision of staff / students working in the Wincup Group as part of their induction. Ensure all research activity is conducted in accordance with relevant NHS and university research governance frameworks Attend and contribute to regular laboratory meetings and journal clubs Assist with ordering laboratory consumables and maintaining equipment logs Contribute to the preparation of data for presentations, grant reports, and manuscripts as directed ## Person Specification ### Skills and competencies **Essential** - Competency in standard IT and data management tools - Ability to communicate effectively using clear written and spoken English - Strong written and verbal communication skills ### knowledge and experience **Essential** - Hands-on wet laboratory experience, including cell culture and PBMC isolation **Desirable** - Experience with multiparameter flow cytometry, including panel preparation and sample acquisition - Experience with molecular biology techniques (RNA extraction, gene expression analysis) - Familiarity with flow cytometry analysis software (e.g. FlowJo) - Basic data analysis skills, including experience with R, Python, or equivalent - Experience working within a clinical or translational research setting ### education & qualifications **Essential** - BSc degree in Immunology, Biomedical Science, Cell Biology, or closely related life science discipline **Desirable** - MSc or higher degree in a relevant subject area - GCP certification (must be obtained prior to or shortly after commencement of post) ## Documents - [denmark hill site map (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=606) - [agenda for change salary 26-27 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3032) - [visa and sponsorship information (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2817) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10468201) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.