"Postdoctoral Research Associate – Biobank Manager"

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated PDRA to join EMR’s multidisciplinary team, supporting our internationally recognised biopsy-driven clinical trials and translational research in inflammatory arthritis.

You will manage biobanking and databases for key studies (e.g., 3TR-Precis-The-RA, PEAC/PEsAC), process samples and contribute to histological and molecular analyses as well as oversee quality assurance. The role also involves preparing SOPs, presenting at site initiation visits, and supporting colleagues during peak periods.

About You

Collect, process, store and database synovial tissue and biospecimens. Perform histology/immunostaining (IHC/IF), RNA/DNA extraction, and gene expression profiling. Support QA audits, data analysis, and reporting. Maintain secure records and compliance with GCP, GLP, HTA and H&S standards. Participate in Centre meetings and collaborative projects

PhD in immunology or related field. Experience handling biospecimens and managing clinical trial samples. Practical skills in molecular assays (qPCR, Western blot), histology and immunostaining. Strong organisational, communication and IT skills; ability to work flexibly in a diverse team

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

EMR is a thriving multi-disciplinary interface for collaborative approach between basic scientist, clinicians, bioinformaticians and clinical team. The Centre is focused on to better understand the disease pathogenesis of several autoimmune diseases including RA. EMR is part of the newly awarded Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), the Musculoskeletal theme will encompass bio-informatician analysis, organ on-a chip development, small molecules testing, precision medicine trials, and development of a single cell platform.

About Queen Mary

At 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.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We 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.

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.