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About the Role
Engitix Therapeutics is seeking a detail-driven Biospecimens Coordinator to manage the daily operations of its human tissue repository. This role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of human biological samples, from acquisition to distribution, ensuring the integrity of a critical resource for research and development programs.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- LIMS
- HTA regulations
- GDPR
- Research ethics
- Health & safety standards
- Biobank information management systems
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Project management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Sample procurement
- Operational resource management
- Laboratory techniques involving biological samples
Location
- London
- West London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years experience
Education Level
- BSc in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Pension
- Bonus
- Employee perks
About the Company
- 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.
- Our platform allows the synthesis of realistic in vitro 3D models that serve as tools to transform our ability to identify new targets and biomarkers, determine mechanisms of action and more accurately predict the efficacy of therapeutic candidates.
- Join us today in our mission to create a healthier future for patients with life-threatening diseases such as fibrosis and cancer.