Bioarchive Manager

Engitix

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Your missionEngitix is pioneering the way to significantly improve the lives of fibrosis and solid tumour patients and their families. Through our unique understanding of the extra-cellular matrix (ECM), and our world-class technology and approach, we are unlocking insights and enabling the generation of new, advanced therapeutics. Our biological samples resource is critical for the validation of these insights into organ and disease biology to enable us to add value to the progress towards meaningful treatment options.We are seeking a Bioarchive Manager to oversee the daily operations of our human tissue repository. In this role, you will be responsible for the acquisition, storage, annotation, quality control, and distribution of human biological samples that underpin our research and development programs. The position requires a strong blend of scientific knowledge, operational leadership, and regulatory compliance expertise. The nature of this role will require someone who has strong attention to detail.Key Responsibilities:Bioarchive Management
  • Procuring, registering and storing biological samples in line with Engitix SOPs
  • Maintaining an accurate, up-to-date biospecimen inventory using LIMS, ensuring full traceability
  • Coordinating with project teams to track samples, provide access, and deliver regular inventory updates
  • Managing distribution of samples to internal and external stakeholders while safeguarding traceability
  • Identifying and resolving sourcing issues in collaboration with project teams
  • Implementing continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of biological sample operations
Quality & Compliance
  • Maintaining SOPs, quality systems, and best practices for biospecimen handling
  • Ensuring compliance with HTA, GDPR, research ethics, and company health & safety standards
  • Undertake regular internal bioarchive audits and provide support for external inspections
Data & Documentation
  • Ensuring 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.
  • Liaise with tissue sample providers to establish sample sets for programmes and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
  • 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 profileExperience:
  • Degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Extensive experience in research tissue banking, sample management, and laboratory operations. Industry experience is desirable.
  • In-depth knowledge of biospecimen processing and quality assurance practices
  • Proven experience working within regulatory frameworks for human biospecimen use (e.g. HTA, GDPR)
  • Proficiency with biobank information management systems (e.g., LIMS)
  • Ability to effectively manage sample procurement and operational resources
  • Practical experience with laboratory techniques involving biological samples is desirable
Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
  • Ability to prioritise conflicting demands
  • Ability to work across multiple London sites
  • Flexible approach to work, can deal with unexpected situations
Why us?At Engitix, you will join a mission-driven biotech company advancing research and discovery through high-quality biological resources. This role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge therapeutic development, work with a diverse and ambitious team in a fast-paced environment, and benefit from state-of-the-art offices and laboratories at The Westworks, White City. We offer a competitive package including private medical insurance, pension, bonus, and more.About usEngitix 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.

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