Band 5 GCLP-Biobank Laboratory Coordinator

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a GCLP-Biobank Laboratory Coordinator to support high‑quality processing of clinical trial samples. The role sits within RADSS, collaborating with clinical teams and researchers across multiple sites in the Royal Free group.

You will handle blood, biopsies and other samples in a compliant laboratory environment, maintain LIMS records, and assist in data collection and QA activities while contributing to patient‑centered research across NHS

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific/healthcare discipline or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of CPD/ongoing professional development.
• Experience handling human materials in clinical or research labs.
• Knowledge of GCLP, ICH and HTA guidelines.
• Experience using LIMS for sample tracking and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist collection and processing of clinical trial samples (blood, biopsy, saliva, stool) for research.
• Ensure samples are received, booked into LIMS, processed and stored per SOPs and governance requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the GCLP-Biobank team and studies; participate in audits and quality control.

Skills

Biobank sample handling

LIMS data entry

Good communication

Clinical trial coordination

Education

Science/healthcare degree or equivalent

CPD/continuing development

Tools

LIMS

Job description

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Band 5 GCLP-Biobank Laboratory Coordinator

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Healthcare Scientists Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover [12 Months]) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Mon Fri 9-5 with occasional out of Hours work.) Job ref 391-RFL-8390183

Site Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 13/11/2026 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic GCLP-Biobank Laboratory Coordinator who will be able to support a range of research active clinical teams within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The role holder will join Research and Development Sample Services (RADSS), one of the largest human sample research facilities in the NHS. RADSS brings together Tissue Access for Patient Benefit (TAPB), the Trust’s Research Tissue Bank (the RFL Biobank, which holds an HTA licence and operates under generic research ethics approval), and a processing laboratory. RADSS helps patients donate human biological samples, and gives researchers access to consented samples and linked, anonymised clinical data. The role holder will help partners to deliver high impact research within the UK and globally by liaise closely with clinical teams, clinical trials coordinators, researchers and patients on-site in Hampstead and across the RFL Groups Trusts: Barnet, Chase Farm, and North Middlesex University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

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The main purpose of this role is to assist with the collection and biological processing of clinical trial samples such as Blood, Biopsy, Saliva, Stool for clinical research purposes within the RFL R&D. The post holder will provide biological sample processing support to the R&D Clinical and externally contracted GCLP-Biobank studies to ensure that samples are 1) received/collected, 2) booked onto LIMS, 3) biologically processed and 4) shipped/stored in accordance with GCLP-Biobank and/or study specific SOPs and that all relevant HTA, ICH legislation and governance requirements are complied, and met. In addition, the appointee will assist in data collection, inputs into the Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS) as well as provide administrative support to the GCLP-Biobank Team and studies.

You will participate in all aspects of laboratory research and development work and have responsibility for associated administrative duties such as sample sheet preparation, equipment maintenance-monitoring, internal quality control (IQC), general laboratory housekeeping duties and stock management duties. You will also participate in laboratory audits and general laboratory maintenance.

The successful applicant will be liaise closely with GCLP-RFL Biobank team members, clinical trial delivery staff, Clinical Research Facility personnel, study sponsor representatives and central analytical laboratories.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated
army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.
From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Education and professional qualifications

• Degree in a scientific/healthcare related discipline or equivalent experience
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Displays a professional attitude towards colleagues, study PIs, clinical staff and others
• Flexible attitude to work, including the ability to take up new tasks when required
• Conscientious attitude to the finalisation of any given task
• Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative

Other

• Ability to work flexible hours including unsocialble hours.
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites

Royal Free shared commitments

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Experience

• Recent experience of handling of relevant human material in a routine diagnostic clinical or research laboratory
• Experience of working to Human Tissue Act (2004) guidelines
• Experience of general laboratory maintenance, organisation and stock management
• Experience of manual handling tasks
• Experience of project management
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills and aptitudes

• Scientific knowledge and technical ability
• Technical competence in sample processing
• A good level of expertise in the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Demonstrable knowledge of regulations governing clinical trials including: Human Tissue Act (2004), Data Protection Act (2018), Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations (2004), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Competence in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Demonstrable knowledge of audit processes.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Methodical and accurate approach to work showing excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
• By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
• EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
• You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here
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• The Trust will request a DBS(CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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