Biobank Research Coordinator

Ref Number

B02-06445

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

£42,099–£50,585

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site (> 80% of working time)

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

25-Feb-2024

The mission of the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health is to improve the health and well-being of children, and the adults they will become, through world-class research, education and public engagement. The UCL GOS ICH, together with its clinical partner Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, forms the largest concentration of children’s health research outside North America. GOS ICH’s activities include active engagement with children and families, to ensure that our work is relevant and appropriate to their needs. GOS ICH generates the funding for our research by setting out our proposals in high quality applications to public, charitable and industrial funding bodies and disseminates the results of our research by publication in the medical and scientific literature, to clinicians, policy makers and the wider public. The Institute offers world-class education and training across a wide range of teaching and life learning programmes which address the needs of students and professional groups who are interested in and undertaking work relevant to child health. GOS ICH holds an Athena SWAN Charter Gold Award.

Applications are invited for a Biobank Coordinator, to be responsible for the day-to-day technical running of the research biobank. The postholder will be required to instigate, support, and collaborate on research projects and clinical trials, collect, and process tissue samples and prepare primary cells (including muscle, skin, nerve, and stem cells) from patients with the relevant neuromuscular conditions. These cells will be expanded in culture, frozen down and stored, and will be made available to investigators associated with the Centre. This post is available for 15 months in the first instance.

Applicants should have a relevant or similar experience and be familiar with the Human Tissue Act. Familiarity with microscopes, and experience with histochemistry, immunocytochemistry, and tissue culture are essential, as are good interpersonal, organizational and record keeping skills. Good IT and communication skills, and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines are also a requirement.

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 Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/ If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Madhur Sharma on [email protected] quoting job reference

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