Biospecimens Coordinator

Engitix Therapeutics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension

Bonus

Job summary

Engitix Therapeutics, a London-based biotechnology company, seeks a detail-driven Biospecimens Coordinator to own the daily operations of our human tissue repository. You will manage the full lifecycle of biospecimens, from procurement to distribution, ensuring traceability and data integrity within a fast-paced R&D environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in tissue banking or sample management, experience with HTA regulations, and proficiency with LIMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in research tissue banking, sample management, and laboratory operations.
• Proven experience working within regulatory frameworks for human biospecimen acquisition and use (HTA regulations preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of biospecimen processing and quality assurance practices.
• Proficiency with biobank information management systems (e.g., LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Procure, register and store biological samples in line with SOPs.
• Maintain an accurate biospecimen inventory using LIMS with full traceability.
• Coordinate with project teams to track samples, provide access, and deliver inventory updates.
• Manage distribution of samples to internal and external stakeholders while safeguarding traceability.
• Identify and resolve sourcing issues in collaboration with project teams.
• Implement continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of biological sample operations.
• Maintain SOPs, quality systems, and best practices for biospecimen handling.
• Undertake regular internal biorepository audits and provide support for external inspections.
• Ensure accurate annotation and metadata capture for all biospecimens.
• Collaborate with Data Sciences team to integrate sample data into research pipelines.
• Generate reports on biobank utilisation, inventory status, and operational metrics.
• Anticipate and align stakeholder needs across programmes, accelerating access to biological samples for impactful research.
• Coordinate sample shipments and manage courier relationships.
• Train and mentor staff to maintain technical excellence and compliance with SOPs and best practices while handling biological specimens.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Procurement management

Education

BSc in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Your mission

Engitix Therapeutics is a London-based biotechnology company unlocking the extracellular matrix (ECM) as a source of novel therapeutic targets for fibrosis and cancer. Through our unique understanding of the ECM, world-class technology, and distinctive approach, we're generating insights that power the development of new, advanced therapeutics. At the heart of this work is our biological samples resource, the foundation that lets us validate these insights into organ and disease biology and turn cutting-edge science into real progress toward meaningful treatment options. We're looking for a detail-driven Biospecimens Coordinator to take ownership of the daily operations of our human tissue repository. You'll lead the full lifecycle of our human biological samples, from acquisition, storage, annotation, and quality control through to distribution, ensuring the integrity of a resource that directly underpins our research and development programmes.

What You’ll Do

Biospecimens Management

• Procure, register and store biological samples in line with Engitix SOPs
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date biospecimen inventory using LIMS, ensuring full traceability
• Coordinate with project teams to track samples, provide access, and deliver regular inventory updates
• Manage distribution of samples to internal and external stakeholders while safeguarding traceability
• Identify and resolve sourcing issues in collaboration with project teams
• Implement continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of biological sample operations

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain SOPs, quality systems, and best practices for biospecimen handling
• Ensure compliance with HTA, GDPR, research ethics, and company health & safety standards
• Undertake regular internal biorepository audits and provide support for external inspections

Data & Documentation

• Ensure accurate annotation and metadata capture for all biospecimens
• Collaborate with Data Sciences team to integrate sample data into research pipelines
• Generate reports on biobank utilisation, inventory status, and operational metrics

Collaboration & Leadership

• Anticipate and align stakeholder needs across programmes, accelerating access to biological samples for impactful research
• Coordinate sample shipments and manage courier relationships
• Train and mentor staff to maintain technical excellence and compliance with SOPs and best practices while handling biological specimens

Your profile

• BSc in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in research tissue banking, sample management, and laboratory operations. Industry experience is desirable
• Proven experience working within regulatory frameworks for human biospecimen acquisition and use (experience of HTA regulations preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of biospecimen processing and quality assurance practices
• Proficiency with biobank information management systems (e.g., LIMS)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptability skills, we work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to effectively manage sample procurement and operational resources
• Practical experience with laboratory techniques involving biological samples is desirable

Why us?

• Be part of a pioneering biotech transforming drug discovery through ECM biology
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities to shape the future of targeted therapeutics
• We offer a competitive package including private medical insurance, pension, bonus, employee perks and more!

About Us

Engitix is a growing biotech company based in White City Place, West London. We are dedicated to developing better therapies for advanced fibrosis and solid tumours by leveraging our pioneering extracellular matrix (ECM) platform. Our platform allows the synthesis of realistic in vitro 3D models that serve as tools to transform our ability to identify new targets and biomarkers, determine mechanisms of action and more accurately predict the efficacy of therapeutic candidates. Join us today in our mission to create a healthier future for patients with life-threatening diseases such as fibrosis and cancer.