LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES RESEARCH GOVERNANCE & INTEGRITY OFFICE RESEARCH FACILITATOR- HUMAN TISSUE

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1 LONON SCHOOL OF HYGIN & TROPICAL MICIN PROFSSIONAL SUPPORT SRVICS RSARCH GOVRNANC & INTGRITY OFFIC RSARCH FACILITATOR- HUMAN TISSU The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. Founded in 1899, the School has expanded in recent years at its two main sites on Keppel Street and Tavistock Place. Our staff, students and alumni work in more than 150 countries in government, academia, international agencies and health services. Research income has grown to more than 140 million per year from national and international funding sources including UK government and research councils, the uropean Union, the Wellcome Trust, Gates Foundation and other philanthropic sources. The School s multidisciplinary expertise includes clinicians, epidemiologists, statisticians, social scientists, molecular biologists and immunologists, and we work with partners worldwide to support the development of teaching and research capacity. Our education provision has expanded to more than 1,000 London-based Master's and Research students, 3,000 studying postgraduate courses by distance learning, and 1,000 each year on short courses and continuous professional development. Our free online courses (Moocs) are studied by more than 55,000 participants globally. The School performs strongly in various global university league tables. In the 2018 Shanghai World Ranking we placed overall, and ranked 3rd in public health, 40th in clinical medicine, and 76th in human biology. In the US News Best Global Universities Ranking 2019, we ranked ninth in the UK overall and 13th in the world in the fields of social sciences and public health. We ranked 21st for medicine in the 2018 QS World University Rankings. In 2017, the inaugural Center for World University Rankings by Subject placed LSHTM first in the world for tropical medicine research, second for parasitology and seventh for infectious diseases, public, environment and occupational health, and social sciences and biomedical. LSHTM ranked first in urope for research impact in sciences, based on its proportion of publications that belong to the top 1% most frequently cited publications, in the 2018 CWT Leiden Ranking. LSHTM was named University of the Year 2016 by Times Higher ducation and awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further ducation in 2017 in recognition of our response to the 2014 bola epidemic in West Africa. (LSHTM does not appear in the Times

2 Higher ducation World University Rankings as universities are excluded if they do not teach undergraduates). We seek to foster and sustain a creative and supportive working environment based upon an ethos of respect and rigorous scientific enquiry. We embrace and value the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote equality as an essential element in contribution to improving health worldwide.

3 JOB SCRIPTION Job Title: Research Facilitator Human Tissue epartment /ivision/unit: Research Governance and Integrity Office Faculty/Professional Service: Secretary and Registrar, xecutive Office Location: Keppel Street Reports to: Head of Research Governance and Integrity Responsible for: N/A Full Time/Part Time/Casual: Fixed contract: 2 years Hours: 35 Grade: 6 About the post This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Research Governance professiona committed to delivering a high standard of compliance and support systems and infrastructu to ensure LSHTM s continued compliance with the Human Tissue Act. Working as part of the Research Governance and Integrity team, the focus of the role will be ensure the state of compliance with the Human Tissue Act and any associated location and/ international regulations for activities, processes and functional teams. The Research Governance and Integrity Office consists of the Head of Research Governanc and Integrity, a Research Facilitator specialising in clinical trials and NHS research an Research Governance Coordinator and Administrator. Your main duties will include assisting with samples and ensuring that a database is maintaine of all samples currently held at LSHTM; acting as an initial contact for Human tissue sample acquisition; and ensuring that there is an accurate inventory, tracking and reporting on th acquisition, transformation, transfer and destruction of human tissue samples. You will also b expected to be an as an advisor to relevant research teams and proactively work with them identify and deliver quality improvements through regular audits of the stored samples. You w also be required to develop and maintain relevant documentation to comply with the HTA Cod of Practice requirements. This post will act as the LSHTM Persons esignated under th Human Tissue Act. The postholder is expected to cover for the Research Facilitat specialising in clinical trials and NHS research as required, and vice versa. Alongside your specific duties, you will be expected to work as part of the Research Integr and Governance team to ensure the effective and efficient running of the service. While mo of the role will be based in an office setting, previous experience of working or studying in laboratory would be an asset. Your office hours will generally be 9am to 5pm although some of our shifts require an 9.30am start with a 5.30pm finish, or a 8.30am start with a 4.30pm finish.

4 Principal uties and Responsibilities 1. Assist the esignated Individual to ensure that LSHTM complies with the Human Tissues Act and any associated local and/or international regulations for activities, processes and functional teams. 2. evelop and maintain an accurate database of all Human Tissue samples LSHTM. 3. Assist in the acquisition, development and roll-out of a new tissue tracking software system 4. evelop, review, maintain and test appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the appropriate acquisition, transfer, storage and destruction of Human Tissue samples under the terms of the Human Tissue Act. 5. Advise and support researchers and research teams on processes and procedures associated with working with human tissue. 6. nsure that all research involving human tissue has in place all appropriate permissions before the research projects starts. This includes relevant ethical approvals. 7. evelop and maintain documentation to comply with HTA code of Practice requirements 8. Conduct research audits and spot checks in laboratories and freezer archives to confirm compliance with the Human Tissue Act, School policies and procedures, including informed consent of material to be stored under the School s licence 9. Work as part of the Research Governance and Integrity team to respond to Human Tissue Authority inspections and corrective and preventive action plans from inspections, as needed. 10. Act as a Persons esignated (P) role under the LSHTM licence 11. Act as cover for all other roles in the Research Governance and Integrity Office, namely the Research Facilitator specialising in clinical trials and NHS research. 12. Undertake any other duties as reasonably delegated by your line manager 13. Manage your own continuous professional development, internal collaborations and external networks, in order to contribute to service quality, research excellence and innovation 14. emonstrate the School s values through your behavior at work, including your duties and responsibilities in respect of equality and diversity, health and safety, data protection, and any other legislative requirement This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance review (appraisal) process.

5 PRSON SPCIFICATION This form lists the essential and desirable requirements needed by the post holder to be able to perform the job effectively. Applicants will be shortlisted solely on the extent to which they meet these requirements. Job Title: Research Facilitator Human Tissue Competency vidence / I/A ducation, Qualifications and Training Higher education to degree level in a Life Sciences vidence of continuing professional development including regular attendance on internal and external study programmes A A xperience Proven experience in research or laboratoryrelated field xperience of writing policies and procedures related to Research Governance, particularly in human tissue / laboratory procedures xperience of working with tracking system databases for biological sciences Working in a customer-focused environment, and contributing to the successful achievement of targets and objectives xperience of conducting research audits Previous experience working/studying in a laboratory environment Knowledge xcellent working knowledge of the Human Tissues Act Good knowledge of research governance more generally Good knowledge of different databases and/or laboratory management systems Personal Qualities xcellent communication skills, both verbal and written

6 Ability to explain complex information simply, ability to explain to people of different levels of technical knowledge A focus on objectives and consistent high quality delivery of services Ability to think logically and resolve problems, with attention to detail and accuracy The ability to look continuously for opportunities for self- and team improvement. Willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks and to learn new skills Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise work and share problems with others. Commitment to School s policy of equal opportunities and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and background isplay a professional attitude towards colleagues, students and others. -ssential: Requirement without which the job could not be done -esirable: Requirements that would enable the candidate to perform the job well A Application Form I - Interview question ASYLUM AN IMMIGRATION STATMNT The School will comply with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, which requires all employees to provide documentary evidence of their legal right to work in this country prior to commencing employment. Candidates will be required to a copy of their passport (and visa if applicable) to HR prior to their interview and if appointed will be asked to bring the original documents in to be copied and verified before their start date. This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Further information about Certificate of Sponsorship and eligibility to work in the UK, can be found at: