Job Description

Salary for this Role:

From £56,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Job Title:

Biorepository Manager in the Human Biology Facility

Reports to:

Nicola O'Reilly

Closing Date:

26/May/2026 23.59 GMT

Biorepository Manager – Human Biology Facility

Contract term: This is a full-time, fixed term (4 years) position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.15pm. This role is primarily site-based, with occasional off-site work (approximately one day per week).

Reports to: Nicola O’Reilly (Human Biology Facility Standards & Quality Lead)

Salary for this Role: From £56,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

Application Deadline: Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 11.55pm

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the Human Biology Facility

The Human Biology Facility supports Crick researchers to conduct high-quality research involving human samples and data. We provide expertise across the full study lifecycle – from sourcing materials and navigating governance frameworks to ensuring compliance and managing samples.

Working with scientists, clinicians and external partners, the team enables responsible and compliant research involving human tissues, data and participants. Through governance advice and operational support for receiving and tracking samples, the facility helps ensure research meets ethical and regulatory standards.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and diligent Biorepository Manager to lead the development and management of a new biorepository for the Edmond J Safra Accelerating Clinical Trials in Parkinson’s Disease (EJS ACT-PD).

EJS ACT-PD is the world’s largest-ever clinical trial of treatments to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease, launched in the UK in 2025.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will drive the scoping, governance and implementation of the biorepository, ensuring delivery to the highest standards. You’ll collaborate with UCL’s Innovative Clinical Trials Unit to support funder reporting, progress agreements and keep the programme on track.

You will also ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, establish robust operational frameworks and costing models for the consortium and support wider studies within the Gandhi Laboratory and Human Biology Facility as needed.

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and delivery of the EJS ACT-PD biorepository, from initial scoping through to implementation.
• Establishing robust governance frameworks, reporting on progress, risks and key milestones to stakeholders.
• Designing biorepository operations, including resource planning, protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Working closely with the Clinical Trials Unit and external partners to support reporting, accelerate agreements and ensure smooth programme delivery.
• Ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory standards and best practice for human tissue research.
• Developing and implementing a sustainable costing model and operational framework agreed across the consortium.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including academic industry and NHS partners.
• Acting as a central point of contact for funders, monitoring KPIs, OKRs and delivering high-quality reports and updates.
• Overseeing project timelines, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Collaborating with Finance and Grants teams to manage budgets, reporting and compliance with funder requirements.
• Providing matrix management and support to biorepository and sample management staff, including input into sample processing where needed.
• Supporting wider research projects within the laboratory and Human Biology Facility, contributing to continuous improvement and best practice.

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About you

Essential:

(Minimum criteria*)

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.*
• Demonstrable significant experience working in research tissue banking, human sample processing, or the storage and management of human biological material.*
• Knowledge of the Human Tissue Act and relevant governance and regulatory requirements for clinical research in the UK.*
• Proven project management experience, including coordinating and delivering complex projects.*
• Experience working across multiple projects, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• Experience implementing new systems, processes or ways of working.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing reports and presenting to stakeholders.
• Experience working within laboratory operations, including safety, risk assessments and SOP development.
• Ability to work independently, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and a commitment to learning.

Desirable

• Project management qualification or equivalent certification.
• Experience working with translational research, industry or external partnerships.

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!

• We are bold We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.

• We are open We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.

• We are collegial We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: ruby.oluwafemi@crick.ac.uk.

Find out more about life at the Crick.

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Generous Leave 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.

• Pension Scheme Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.

• Health & Well-being

• 24/7 GP consultation services.

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.

• Work-Life Balance

• Back-up care for dependents.

• Childcare support allowance.

• Annual leave purchase options.
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.