187158 OTMC Biobank Technician
Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)
Grade 5: Salary in the range of £32,108-£35,681 per annum.
This is a full time, fixed term position for 2 years.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Botnar Research Centre enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Centre provides world-class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.
Oxford Translational Myeloma Centre (OTMC), NDORMS, is based at the Botnar Institute and is dedicated to advancing personalized care in Multiple Myeloma and related plasma cell dyscrasias towards achieving better patient outcome and cure. OTMCbio is a new Biobanking protocol, whose purpose is to collect and store samples from patients, and support the translational programs of OTMC.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working
About the Role
The postholder will be a member of the Biobank team led by the Chief Investigator (Professor Anjan Thankurta) and will be based in our laboratory at Botnar Institute. The postholder will process samples for OTMC biobank, monitor results to spot discrepancies and propose refinements and re-run experiments where necessary, ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the laboratory, e.g. by ensuring equipment is functioning and monitoring and ordering stock as necessary. They will also ensure that Biobank operations are in accordance with SOPs and all regulatory and research governance requirements (including the Human Tissue Act), as well as check and record the identity and quality of samples on receipt and throughout the process to long-term storage. Enter data into the tissue bank database.
About You
You will hold a first degree in Healthcare/ Management/ Science-related subject or relevant equivalent experience. You will also have previous experience of working in a laboratory environment and handling of human samples (blood, bone marrow etc.). Experience of sample processing in management research studies or clinical trial, as well as hands-on experience of tissue bank techniques, is desirable.
Application Process
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
Applications for this vacancy should be made online and must include a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, using examples of your skills and experience.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 27 July 2026 and will be online/in person.
Please quote reference 187158 in all correspondence.
