Governance & Quality Assurance Specialist (Scientific Associate)

About the role

The CRUK Cambridge Institute, a department of the University of Cambridge core-funded by Cancer Research UK, is looking for a Governance & Quality Assurance Specialist (Scientific Associate) for its Governance & Quality Assurance team. The team ensures the ethical and lawful use of human samples in research and clinical trials across 20 research groups and 11 core facilities, supporting research integrity. Work is governed by the Human Tissue Act 2004 and the Addenbrooke's Hospital Research Tissue Bank licence issued by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the receipt, tracking, storage and disposal of human tissue samples in line with regulatory and ethical requirements.
• Maintain the Human Tissue and Blood Processing Suite and associated storage facilities, keeping equipment, supplies and records up to date.
• Support the operation and development of laboratory information management and quality systems (LIMS), including user support and training.
• Assist with audits, inspections, governance activities and quality assurance processes, keeping accurate documentation and records.
• Provide guidance and training to researchers and facility users on procedures and systems.
• Support the administration of governance systems, websites, inventories and emergency response arrangements.

The post is fixed-term, with funds available for 1 year initially. After accepting an offer, candidates must undergo a basic criminal records check and a security check. Applications close on 23 November 2026; interviews are to be confirmed later. Candidates apply online through the university's recruitment system, uploading a covering letter and CV, and must provide referee details including a current line manager.