The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a tech-savy and passionate about data Samples Management Technician, to join the team based in Cambridge, UK. In this position, you’ll take ownership of tracking samples from clinical studies, collaborating with bio-banks and collecting, manipulating, and producing presentable data.

You’ll be working in a scientific environment, however this role is fully desk-based, working with data, completing tasks around sample management - identifying and tracking human tissue samples using internal software, making sure that samples are stored in designated areas and ordering samples from internal biobank.

This role will be a full-time, permanent position based in a brand-new facility at the customer site - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and additional day off for your birthday.   

Working hours

Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 17:00 (flexible)

The Team

You’ll join a team of 9 associates – Scientists, Research Technicians and another Samples Management Technician, who is experienced and will be your buddy during training. The team is part of wider Pathology Group in Oncology Translational Medicine department and support identifying, locating, acquiring and tracking clinical human tissue samples from clinical studies.

What we’re looking for: 

• Education: A scientific degree in bioscience/life sciences field or equivalent experience is preferable, however we also will consider candidates with math or statistic background
• Experience:

• Working with data – tracking, collecting, manipulating, coordinating, preferably in scientific environment
• Experience in laboratory software and systems – electronic sample management systems
• Excellent IT skills (advanced Microsoft Word/Excel preferable)
• Experience in samples management/tracking
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills with meticulous eye for detail

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

• Coordinate, track and order of human tissue samples from our internal biobank and thereafter human tissue management and inventory of the samples while in use by our laboratories
• Tracking, manipulating, pulling the data out, producing presentable data and using sample management system
• Engage in continuous improvement processes such as for sample handling, requisition and sample tracking
• Ensuring own work is aligned with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Tissue Act (HTA) regulations, Safety Health and Environment (SHE) standards

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Disclaimer:

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 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's 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 mom's 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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