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.