Biobank Quality Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and highly organised Quality Manager to join the KHP Cancer Biobank. The successful candidate will administer the quality management system, undertake audits, oversee staff training, and manage documentation. The position involves ensuring compliance with UKAS accreditation and reporting to the Biobank Operational Committee. It requires a high level of knowledge in national and international legislation related to biobanking.
Essential criteria
- Degree in life Sciences or equivalent theoretical knowledge
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent in relevant field
- Evidence of CPD
- Previous Experience
- Proven quality management experience with good knowledge of management theory
- Experience of carry out audits and CAPA planning
- Experience of developing SOPs and quality assurance processes
Desirable criteria
- Experience of UKAS accreditation assessment
- Prior experience of working in a laboratory environment
- Excellent communication skills
- In depth knowledge of quality management practices
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to Biobanks within the NHS
- Presentation skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Biobank Quality Manager
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Quality Manager to join the expanding KHP Cancer Biobank in continuing to deliver a high-quality research service.
You'll be joining a recent UKAS ISO 20387:2018 Biobanking accredited facility with extensive sample collections and over twenty directly employed Biobank staff.
The role offers a variety of work including administering the quality management system, undertaking audits, overseeing completion of staff training, document management and some health and safety requirements.
You will have opportunity to lead on new initiatives to ensure compliance with UKAS accreditation and will report directly to the Biobank Operational Committee.
Main duties of the job
This is a specialized post, requiring a high level of knowledge relating to national and international legislation, regulations, management and conduct of biobanking. The post holder will implement and maintain quality systems to ISO accreditation standards and ensure compliance with Trust policy, regarding non-compliance and CAPA reports. Nurturing a team of over 20 staff, with varying levels of experience to maintain the required standards requires excellent communication, organisation and deployment skills.
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