Biospecimen Assistant

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About The RoleApplications are sought for a Biospecimen Assistant to receive, track, process and store samples from patients participating in national and international clinical trials. The post will be based in the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine, Barts Cancer Institute, within the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London.About YouEssential requirements for this post include a BSc or equivalent in a biological or related science. Demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team and maintain good laboratory records as well as good knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment/materials are also essential. Experience of working in a research laboratory (preferably in a translational environment), as well as experience in extracting DNA/RNA from patient samples and cutting sections from FFPE tumour blocks are desirable. Training in GCP or previous work with clinical trial samples would be an advantage.About The InstituteThe Barts Cancer Institute requires applicants to provide all certificates at interview to confirm their qualifications (specified in the Job Description).About Queen MaryAt Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.BenefitsWe 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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.The post is based at the Charterhouse Campus in London. It is a full time post (35 hours / week), fixed term for 12 months, with an immediate expected start date. The starting salary will be Grade 3, in the range of £31,421 - £38,165 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.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.Informal enquiries should be addressed to Charlotte Ackerman at.To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.The closing date for applications is 19 September 2023.Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.The School of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women.Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality