Technical Administrator

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based university is seeking a Technical Administrator for the Faculty of Medicine Tissue Bank in Southampton. This role involves auditing tissue samples, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting research. Ideal for graduates interested in biomedical sciences or medicine. Strong IT skills and attention to detail are crucial for success.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring and networking support

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to understand and follow regulatory guidelines.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to medical research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic audits of tissue samples.
• Update and maintain electronic databases.
• Ensure compliance with HTA standards.
• Support general administrative tasks related to tissue management.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

IT competent

Ability to understand regulatory guidelines

Education

Preferably a degree in biomedical sciences

Job description

Are you a highly organised, IT-savvy, and interested in a future career in medicine or medical research? We are looking for a meticulous and motivated Technical Administrator to join our team and support the essential work of our Faculty of Medicine Tissue Bank. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a regulated biomedical environment, contributing to vital research and healthcare advancement. All procedures in the Tissue Bank are compliant with the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) licence requirements regarding ethics, governance, and consent.

The role

As a Technical Administrator, your primary responsibility will be to audit and catalogue human tissue samples stored in our tissue bank. You will ensure that all records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulations. This role involves working closely with Technicians and Quality Manager to maintain the integrity and traceability of our sample inventory.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conducting systematic audits of tissue samples
• Updating the maintaining electronic databases
• Ensuring compliance with HTA standards and internal protocols
• Supporting the team with general administrative tasks related to tissue management
  
  

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• IT competent
• Able to understand and follow regulatory guidelines (HTA experience is a plus, but training will be provided)
• Enthusiastic about contributing to medical research and learning in a scientific environment
  
  

This role is ideal for recent graduates or individuals considering a career in medicine, biomedical sciences, or clinical research. The applicant does not need a scientific degree, but that is preferrable.

The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognise the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.