Biobank Data Manager

OpenSpecimen (Krishagni); City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Biobank organization in London seeks a biobank operations manager to handle data administration, oversee sample transfer for research, and manage financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will liaise with stakeholders, ensure compliance with governance policies, and support staff regarding the database and research conduct. Strong communication skills and understanding of biobank governance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day data administration of the biobank.
• Identify and release biobanked samples for research.
• Prepare financial reports and manage invoices.
• Maintain relationships with key personnel in the Biobank.
• Ensure compliance with research governance policies.

Job description

Key responsibilities

Biobank Operations

• Provide day-to-day data administration of the KCDHH biobank. This includes ensuring that clinical annotation of banked samples are complete and up to date using a REDCap database.
• Under guidance of the Biobank Access sub-committee, identify suitable biobanked samples for research to be released to researchers, oversee the authorised and safe transfer of anonymised clinical data to researchers, and liaise with the Biobank laboratory for safe and efficient transfer of samples to researchers.
• Be proficient in using the online Biobank clinical database, and liaise with in-house data scientists and external database providers.
• Liaise with IT colleagues to maintain the database, and when appropriate, update the design of the clinical database according to the needs of the Biobank.
• Lead on preparation of financial reports, management of invoices and contracts related to database maintenance and development. In conjunction with the Biobank leadership, ensure appropriate contracts are in place for the conduct of database and data collection work with external parties.
• Work with Biobank leadership to ensure financial sustainability of the Biobank. This may include gathering data on Biobanking costs, preparing business plans and liaising with external parties to obtain quotes. • Ensure compliance with KCL and NHS research and data governance policies.
• Provide advice and support to other staff members with regard to the Biobank database, Biobank and research governance and conduct.
• Maintain strong relationships and good communication with other key personnel and stakeholders in the Biobank, including Biobank scientists, Clinicians, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Researchers.
• Maintain knowledge of Biobank governance issues and an understanding of national and local policies.