At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage human tissue samples, ensuring quality and compliance for impactful research.
- Company: Engitix Therapeutics, a pioneering biotech company in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension, and employee perks.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to shape the future of targeted therapeutics.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team transforming drug discovery and making a real difference.
- Qualifications: BSc in Biochemistry or related field with 2+ years in sample management.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
Your mission is to support Engitix Therapeutics, a London-based biotechnology company focused on unlocking the extracellular matrix (ECM) as a source of novel therapeutic targets for fibrosis and cancer. We are looking for a detail-driven Biospecimens Coordinator to take ownership of the daily operations of our human tissue repository.
What You’ll Do
- Biospecimens Management
- Procure, register and store biological samples in line with Engitix SOPs.
- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date biospecimen inventory using LIMS, ensuring full traceability.
- Coordinate with project teams to track samples, provide access, and deliver regular inventory updates.
- Manage distribution of samples to internal and external stakeholders while safeguarding traceability.
- Identify and resolve sourcing issues in collaboration with project teams.
- Implement continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of biological sample operations.
- Quality & Compliance
- Maintain SOPs, quality systems, and best practices for biospecimen handling.
- Ensure compliance with HTA, GDPR, research ethics, and company health & safety standards.
- Undertake regular internal biorepository audits and provide support for external inspections.
- Data & Documentation
- Ensure accurate annotation and metadata capture for all biospecimens.
- Collaborate with Data Sciences team to integrate sample data into research pipelines.
- Generate reports on biobank utilisation, inventory status, and operational metrics.
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Anticipate and align stakeholder needs across programmes, accelerating access to biological samples for impactful research.
- Coordinate sample shipments and manage courier relationships.
- Train and mentor staff to maintain technical excellence and compliance with SOPs and best practices while handling biological specimens.
Your profile
- BSc in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in research tissue banking, sample management, and laboratory operations. Industry experience is desirable.
- Proven experience working within regulatory frameworks for human biospecimen acquisition and use (experience of HTA regulations preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of biospecimen processing and quality assurance practices.
- Proficiency with biobank information management systems (e.g., LIMS).
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Adaptability skills, we work in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to effectively manage sample procurement and operational resources.
- Practical experience with laboratory techniques involving biological samples is desirable.
Why us?
- Be part of a pioneering biotech transforming drug discovery through ECM biology.
- Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities to shape the future of targeted therapeutics.
- We offer a competitive package including private medical insurance, pension, bonus, employee perks and more!
About Us
Engitix is a growing biotech company based in White City Place, West London. We are dedicated to developing better therapies for advanced fibrosis and solid tumours by leveraging our pioneering extracellular matrix (ECM) platform.
Biospecimens Coordinator employer: Engitix Therapeutics
Engitix Therapeutics is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Greater London area, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from competitive medical insurance and pension plans, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth in the cutting-edge field of macrophage biology. Join us to make a meaningful impact in fibrosis and oncology research while being part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
