Tissue Bank Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tissue Bank Operations Manager to lead the operational oversight of research tissue banks. This pivotal role involves managing a dedicated team and ensuring the effective collection, storage, and distribution of vital tissue samples. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in biological sciences and biobanking, along with a thorough understanding of relevant legislation. Join a renowned institute committed to transforming cancer care through innovative research and enjoy a supportive environment that values work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

30 days' leave per annum

Season ticket loan scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in biobanking and research support services.
• Extensive knowledge of biological material management and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of research tissue banks.
• Liaise with clinical teams and researchers for efficient tissue handling.

Skills

Management of biological materials

Research support service organization

Knowledge of Human Tissue Act

Education

BSc in biological science

Equivalent in allied health field

Job description

About the Role

Applications are sought for a Tissue Bank Operations Manager responsible for operational oversight of the Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) research tissue banks and management of the BCI Tissue Bank Team. This is an important role at the institute, providing oversight of all the local tissue banks, including a team of tissue officers, technicians and data officers and liaising with academic leads to ensure the efficient collection, storage and distribution of tissues - primarily haemato-oncological, gynaecological, pancreatic and gastro-intestinal samples. Additional tasks include liaising with clinical teams, researchers and other key stakeholders across the Institute.

About You

Essential requirements for this post include a BSc or equivalent in a biological science or allied health field. Significant experience in the organisation and running of a research support service/biobanking is essential as well as extensive knowledge in management/storage of biological materials and thorough working knowledge of the Human Tissue Act and related legislation.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (together with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute) which is a Centre of Excellence in Biotherapeutics. BCI is committed in supporting and developing future cancer researchers through its extensive postgraduate training.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.