Sample Processing Technician

The Role Are you looking to start or develop a career in clinical research? Do you enjoy practical, hands‑on work and being part of a team that makes a real difference? Quotient Sciences has a full‑time opportunity for a Sample Processing Technician, based onsite at our Clinical Research Unit in Nottingham. This is a key support role within our clinical operations, helping ensure clinical trials run safely, accurately, and efficiently. Healthy volunteers take part in clinical trials at our unit. You will work closely with clinical staff, handling and managing biological samples collected during studies. Your work plays an important role in maintaining data quality and patient safety. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role involving shift and weekend working, so applicants must be able to reliably travel to and from site for all scheduled shifts. What you will be doing You will be responsible for supporting clinical trials by: Processing biological samples (blood, urine, and faeces) in line with study protocols and internal procedures Preparing, packaging, and shipping samples to approved third‑party laboratories for offsite analysis Completing associated paperwork, including shipment manifests and processing checks Setting up laboratory work areas, preparing consumables, printing labels, and labelling study samples ahead of dosing Ensuring source data is completed accurately and to a high standard Working to internal processing timelines and quality targets Supporting wider clinical operations when required, such as screening activities, data entry, or project support Carrying out additional duties as needed to support the business Skills and experience Essential: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and a Science subject Ability to work accurately at pace and meet deadlines Strong attention to detail and organisation skills Clear communication skills and a professional, team‑focused approach Ability to work onsite on a shift rota, including weekends Desirable: Experience in a science, healthcare, laboratory, or customer‑focused environment A Life Science qualification or degree This is an entry‑level role and full training will be provided. Important information Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK points‑based immigration system. As this is a permanent role, we are also unable to accept applications from candidates on a Graduate Visa.