Biological Specimen Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden Full time
Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and organized individual to join our dynamic team as a Senior Biological Specimen Coordinator in the Renal and Melanoma Unit at The Royal Marsden.

Main Duties
  • Collect, catalogue, and process clinical samples (tumour and blood specimens) for Translational Research within the Renal and Melanoma Unit.
  • Ensure all procedures meet with Human Tissue Act (HTA) requirements and Good Clinical Practice UK Regulations for hosted commercial/academic studies.
  • Manage the collection and storage of samples in the appropriate conditions (e.g. fridges/freezers at -70oC/liquid nitrogen).
  • Travel cross-site between Sutton and Chelsea as needed within the service provision.
Person Specification
  • Biomedical Science degree or equivalent.
  • Experience in a biological specimen coordinator role in a clinical trial setting.
  • Generic laboratory and histology expertise and knowledge.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What We Offer

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.



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