Job Description

About us
The Centre for Clinical Microbiology has an ongoing programme of research focused on investigating better treatments and methods of monitoring treatment of tuberculosis. An important aspect of this activity is the oversight of laboratories at Clinical Trial Sites. The successful applicant will join the research team responsible for delivering TB microbiology in clinical trials.
About the role
Autumn 2023 saw the initiation of phase 2b/c trials our key partners and networks, PANACEA ( ), UNITE4TB ( ) and the TB Alliance ( ). Working with the team, the Laboratory Monitoring Lead (LML) will be responsible for oversight of TB laboratory assessment procedures, laboratory selection, all aspects of site laboratory initiation, site preparation and study specific documents. As the project develops and building on our established frameworks the LMM will be responsible for ongoing monitoring of quality and standards ensuring that to ICH/GCP standards are maintained and that data produced is sufficient for submission to regulatory authorities. Delivery of these objectives will require liaison with site staff at all levels. The post holder will be required to work independently to represent the interests of the studies on behalf of UCL and our partner organisations. The candidate will be responsible for assessing risk associated with working with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in diverse settings and ensuring safe working practices.
About you
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mycobacteriologist to develop expertise in clinical trial delivery for TB drug development.
The candidate will have extensive experience working with TB and undertaking large TB research trials working in the context of a multicentre, global clinical trials. It is essential that the post holder has field experience of phase 2/b/c trials working to ICH/GCP standards. Experience of working across global research settings with particular reference to bio-safety level 3 laboratories is also essential.
This post is funded 0.5 FTE for 6 months in the first instance.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document.
All applications must include a supporting statement to explain your motivation for the post and providing evidence using examples to showcase how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.
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What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
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