Biobanking Coordinator

Contract type: Fixed term until 31st March 2025 in the first instance Hours: Full-time About the role We are looking for a Biobanking Coordinator to work as part of the Oxford Radcliffe Biobank (ORB) team. You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital but you will required to travel to other hospital sites (i.e. Churchill Hospital) or Oxford University sites (i.e. Old Road Campus). In this role you will be leading a team of biobankers providing a complete range of end-to-end services for Oxford Centre for Histopathology Research (OCHRe) approved biobanking projects, covering multiple tissue sites. In particular, you will be supporting research projects conducted by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Oxford Institute (CAMS-COI), and the Oxford Cancer Centre.  You will be expected to assist other members of the ORB management team when required. About you You will be educated to degree level in a scientific (or related) subject. This role requires you to have excellent communication skills and previous line management experience is essential. You will need to have experience of the consenting process or other patient facing interactions. You will need to have experience of biobanking human tissue and/or fluid samples. Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Human Tissue Act, Good Clinical Practice and the Data Protection act are a must and you will be able to develop and implement SOP’s and follow protocols. You will need to have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to maintain and interrogate databases, as well as accurate data entry skills. The role requires flexibility and ability to adapt to changes at short notice. This full-time post is available immediately and is fixed-term until 31st March 2025 in the first instance. Application Process If you would like to discuss this role please contact Dr Richard Colling on 01865 221243 or Richard.Colling@nds.ox.ac.uk Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote reference NDSA919 on all correspondence. Only applications received before noon on Tuesday 30 January 2024 can be considered. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 February 2024. Committed to equality and valuing diversity