Biological Specimen Coordinator
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea, SW3 6JJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
An excellent opportunity has arisen at The Royal Marsden Hospital to work within the Head and Neck Research Unit as Biological Specimen Coordinator. T...
- The post holder will work within the RMHNST and ICR and be responsible for collecting, cataloguing, and processing clinical samples at both Chelsea and Sutton sites.
- Processing, labelling, managing, and tracking the collection and sending of samples in compliance with all current regulations and SOPs.
- Storing samples in the appropriate conditions (e.g., fridges and freezers at -80oC).
- Receiving samples in-house at the Royal Marsden NHS Trust and travelling to collect samples taken elsewhere at the RMHNHST and from the Institute of Cancer Research (within close proximity to both sites).
- Manage the data associated with the collected samples and other archival materials, accurately recording, and tracking each sample.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To ensure the timely and efficient collection of samples
- To ensure accurate labelling of samples
- To ensure that the work is carried out in line with laboratory Manuals, protocols, Standard Operational Procedures and Departmental and National Policies (The Human Tissue Act)
- To freeze tissue at -80oC or in liquid nitrogen (training will be provided)
- To process tissue and blood samples as required e.g. Separating plasma and cells
- To send samples, sometimes using dry ice as requested via external courier services
- To work semi-independently across both sites to ensure timely collection of samples for use by the research team.
- To liaise with scientists and clinicians between the RMHNHST and the ICR
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Education/Qualifications
Essential: - Bachelor of Science (or equivalent qualification) in relevant subject; - Able to follow departmental and Standard Operational Procedures and Departmental
Desirable: - Technical qualification in pathology/ histopathology; - Knowledge of, and interest in, cancer research
Experience
Desirable: - Experience of working in a laboratory environment (preferably within a clinical/ hospital setting); - Experience of database management
Skills / Abilities / knowledge
Desirable: - Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work, working outside standard working hours if necessary)
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
How to apply
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First seen
18 September 2026
Last checked
21 September 2026
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