Applications are sought for a Tissue Bank Data Officer post to support the Barts Cancer Institute portfolio of tissue banks, to support comprehensive, efficient and effective administration of the Tissue Bank clinical databases. 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.
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 experience in clinical data management within a NHS or research setting is essential as well as knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, and experience in maintaining clinical documentation. Experience in conducting data audits is desirable. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work successfully within a team and maintain accurate and detailed records are also essential.
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 with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care. 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. BCI is committed in supporting and developing future cancer researchers through its extensive postgraduate training. It is one of six institutes within The School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD).
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