Laboratory and Biostorage Coordinator

• Degree in a biological, biomedical, life-science or relevant subject, or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to laboratory, research or biostorage practice.
• Significant practical experience in a research, clinical or regulated laboratory environment, including biological sample handling, and the use of laboratory equipment and storage systems.
• Experience of working within quality systems, including implementation, review or development of SOPs, quality control processes and controlled documentation.
• Experience in a CRF, trials laboratory, biobank, biorepository or research sample-storage service.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections or monitoring visits.
• Knowledge of laboratory practice, safety requirements, quality systems, traceability and accurate record keeping relevant to research sample management.
• Understanding of research sample management and the relationship between study protocols, laboratory requirements and local procedures.
• Knowledge of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements relevant to research and laboratory information.
• Competent in the use of laboratory, sample-tracking or information systems and electronic record keeping.
• Able to maintain accurate records, undertake data-quality checks and investigate discrepancies.
• Advanced spreadsheet, database, reporting or data-management skills.

• Relevant specialist training, e.g. Good Clinical Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, biological sample shipping or human tissue governance

The NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility is seeking a Clinical Research Laboratory and Biostorage Coordinator to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of research studies and the day-to-day operation of the CRF laboratory and biostorage service.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing, processing and managing research samples throughout the sample lifecycle. Working closely with research delivery teams, investigators and sponsors, the post holder will review study protocols and laboratory requirements, contribute to study setup activities, advise on sample handling and processing workflows, and help ensure studies can be delivered safely, effectively and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.

Alongside laboratory operations, the role will support the management and development of the CRF biostorage service, including sample tracking, storage, retrieval, shipment, equipment oversight and quality management. The post holder will also contribute to training, service improvement and the continued development of laboratory and biostorage processes to support current and future research studies.

• Support the delivery of research studies through the provision of laboratory and sample management expertise.
• Review study protocols and laboratory requirements, contributing to study setup and implementation activities.
• Undertake and oversee the receipt, processing, labelling, storage, retrieval and shipment of research samples in accordance with study requirements and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain practical laboratory and sample management workflows to support research delivery.
• Ensure accurate sample tracking and maintenance of auditable records using laboratory and information management systems.
• Support the operation, maintenance and monitoring of laboratory and cold-storage equipment, including troubleshooting and escalation of issues where required.
• Contribute to SOP development, quality management activities, audits, inspections and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical advice, training and support to researchers and study teams.
• Support the ongoing development of the CRF laboratory and BOSS biostorage service to meet the needs of current and future research studies.

Name: Rick Webber

Title: Digital Project Manager

Email: rick.webber@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Telephone: 01865 902135