OTMC Biobank Administrator

We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified and dedicated Biobank Administrator. This is a new and exciting post to join our group at Oxford Translational Myeloma Centre (OTMC). OTMC has been set up to conduct and lead Multiple Myeloma (MM) research to transform quality, outcome, and cost of patient care. You will be based at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford.

As OTMC Biobank Administrator you will be responsible for day-to-day management and administration of the OTMC Biobank. You will ensure that Biobank operations are in accordance with SOPs and all regulatory and research governance requirements (including the Human Tissue Act). This includes quality control and maintenance of the Biobank’s documentation, and investigations of deviations in practice, which should be reported via the University’s iPassport QMS system and to the Biobank Governance Committee as appropriate. You will maintain knowledge of Biobank governance issues and an understanding of national and local policies, organise regular update meetings with relevant stakeholders including Tissue Collection Centres and Researchers and be responsible for tissue handling and storage in accordance to the SOPs and relevant legislation.

You will have a First degree in Healthcare/ Management/ Science-related subject or relevant equivalent experience. Knowledge of Biobanking and experience in co-ordinating activities of a Biobank or similar research studies/ clinical trials together with good understanding of regulations related to Biobanking and data management and previous experience of working in a laboratory environment are essential. Hands-on experience of tissue bank techniques and the use of SOPs within a laboratory, basic understanding of ultra-low temperature storage facilities and experience of negotiating with external suppliers are desirable.

This is a full-time (100% FTE) fixed-term for 2 years appointment.

The closing date for this position is 12 noon on 10/04/2024. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.