Overview
Sample Management Coordinator Quality Control | Didcot, Oxfordshire | pay per hr up to £38.00 depending on experience | 6-Month Contract | Full-Time | Onsite
GI Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a global leader in mRNA therapeutics. This is a unique opportunity to join a cutting-edge biotech organisation at the forefront of medical innovation. The client is expanding its footprint in the UK with a state-of-the-art facility at Harwell, and we are seeking a skilled and motivated Sample Management Coordinator to support Quality Control operations.
Role Overview: As Sample Management Coordinator, you will be a hands-on, individual contributor in the Quality Control team, reporting to the Associate Director of QC. This role focuses on cGMP-compliant sample management and serves as the key link between internal teams and external laboratories to ensure smooth QC workflows supporting mRNA product manufacturing.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate sample management across internal QC functions and external labs
* Handle receipt, processing, distribution, and shipment of samples (e.g., DS, DPI, stability, raw materials)
* Manage stability sample shipments and retrieve data/reports for documentation
* Maintain accurate records in stability binders and databases
* Perform stability set-down and pull activities, including labelling and LIMS updates
* Ensure cGMP documentation compliance with Good Documentation Practices
* Support lab operations: reagent prep, equipment maintenance, inventory
* Execute sample data entry in LIMS (LabVantage) and complete electronic assay forms
* Assist with ordering and stocking of lab consumables
* Contribute to quality records (deviations, CAPAs, SOPs, change controls)
* Promote a safe, inclusive, and continuously improving lab culture
* Ensure full compliance with GxP regulations and internal policies
Qualifications
* BSc in a relevant scientific discipline
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a QC lab within pharma or regulated lab environment
* Demonstrated ability to learn and apply GxP standards (GMP, GLP, GCP, etc.)
Location & Work Setup
This is a site-based role at the Harwell facility. Remote work is not available for this position.
Additional Information
You will work in a digitally advanced environment with automation and generative AI tools. A strong ownership of sample logistics and lab readiness is required. Must have experience in a lab or pharmaceutical setting; solid understanding of GMP/GxP regulations is essential.
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