Medical Technical Officer 2

Job overview

Medical Technical Officer 2 – Band 4 Fixed term till March 31st, 2027

Are you interested in working in a clinical laboratory environment and supporting cutting-edge research at the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Laboratory Research Services (LRS) for a Medical Technical Assistant 2 to support the delivery of research studies across the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Working under the supervision of the LRS team, you will contribute to a wide range of laboratory and administrative activities that support approximately 250 research studies each year.

The role involves processing and handling research specimens, entering and managing laboratory results, supporting study set-up activities, and assisting with invoicing and other administrative processes. You will play an important role in ensuring that laboratory support for research studies is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

You will be expected to have a good understanding of laboratory sample handling and will be involved in receiving, processing, storing, issuing, and arranging the shipment of research samples. The role may also include maintaining basic laboratory equipment and supporting general laboratory operations.

We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with excellent communication, planning, and administrative skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Main duties of the job

• Receive, process, store, and distribute research samples.
• Enter and manage laboratory data and completed results.
• Support the set-up and administration of research studies.
• Assist with invoicing and other administrative activities.
• Arrange shipment and tracking of samples sent to external laboratories.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Assist with the maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.
• Support the delivery of high-quality laboratory services for research studies.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) funded until 31 March 2027. Occasional weekend working may be required to support study requirements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver. This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 22nd October 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.