Biobank Liaison Scientist (MFD)

Avantor is looking for a science-savvy and flexible Biobank Liaison Scientist to join our team based in Cambridge UK. In this position youll coordinate the acquisition and utilisation of Human Biological Samples ensuring compliance with global standards and regulations and contributing to the development of research initiatives. Youll also support the maintenance of histology and microtomy areas and help maintain laboratory spaces.

Your time will be divided between computer-based tasks (60% of your time) and laboratory work (40% of your time).

This role will be a full-time temporary (12 months) position based in a state-of-the-art facility The Discovery Centre Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary we offer multiple benefits such as a pension scheme private medical and dental care and an additional day off for your birthday.

Working hours: Monday Friday 9:00 17:00

The team

Youll join a close-knit team of five Biobank Scientists. The team is responsible for processing registering and relabelling incoming human tissue samples and ensuring they are traceable and available for scientists. Youll belong to our business department Lab and Production Services which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories worldwide in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What were looking for

Education:

• A Bachelors degree in a science-related discipline or equivalent experience is preferred

Experience:

• Prior experience in biobanking or working with human biological samples
• Familiarity with various IT solutions including proficiency in Excel for data transformation and analysis. Capacity to comprehend Information Management Systems (LIMS) and databases (training provided)
• Understanding and knowledge of compliance with global standards and regulations adhering to defined SOPs within a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer communication skills working within a team

How youll thrive and create an impact

• Receiving and registering Human Biological Samples and ensuring all samples are traceable in our systems
• Maintaining the inventory of Human Biological Samples in accordance with Good Clinical Practice providing data manifests and sample labelling
• Supporting the maintenance of histology and microtomy areas (training provided)
• Tracking all work-in-progress using specialised informatics systems and databases
• Responding to internal and external customer queries
• Monitoring compliance and following up on key dates (e.g. end of check-out period for samples)

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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