Tissue Bank Officer

About the Role

Applications are sought for a Tissue Bank Officer to support the Barts Cancer Institute portfolio of tissue banks, to support comprehensive, efficient and effective tissue acquisition and distribution for research. The post will be based in the Director’s Office, Barts Cancer Institute, within the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.

About You

Essential requirements for this post include a BSc or equivalent in a biological science or allied health field. An MSc in Cancer Biology, Pathology, Cancer Therapeutics, or a related subject is desirable. Previous laboratory experience in tissue handling is essential. Experience in communicating with patients or other lay audiences and using databases is desirable. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work successfully within a team and maintain accurate and detailed records are also essential.

About the Institute

The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (together with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute) which is a Centre of Excellence in Biotherapeutics.