Biosample Operations Specialist - Oncology Trials

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Staff café and break spaces

Flexible working arrangements

Bus travel subsidies and parking

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biosample Practitioner on a maternity cover basis for the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre. The role focuses on coordinating sample-related activities, producing SOPs, and ensuring proper handling of blood and other biological specimens within a busy trials environment.

You will work with trials nurses, data managers and clinical teams to ensure high-standard sample management, storage and shipment in line with study protocols and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating sample handling in clinical trials.
• Ability to draft SOPs and ensure protocol adherence.
• Liaison with couriers, external agencies and clinical staff.
• Manage sample kits and storage logs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample-related aspects of study set-up.
• Produce SOPs and maintain compliance with protocols.
• Process, store and ship biological samples for research.
• Oversee oncology sample handling room and equipment.
• Liaise with couriers, external agencies and staff.

Skills

Sample handling

SOP development

Logistics coordination

Courier liaison

Lab equipment management

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biosample Practitioner on a maternity cover basis for the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre. The role focuses on coordinating sample-related activities, producing SOPs, and ensuring proper handling of blood and other biological specimens within a busy trials environment.

You will work with trials nurses, data managers and clinical teams to ensure high-standard sample management, storage and shipment in line with study protocols and