Clinical Trial jobs in Cheshire

Clinical Research & Biobank Donor Coordinator

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
Location: Liverpool
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

About BioGrad Biobank

BioGrad Biobank is looking for a compassionate, organised and professional Clinical Research & Biobank Donor Coordinator to join our growing Scientific Operations team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting clinical research by coordinating donors, collecting biological samples and ensuring the highest standards of patient care, governance and quality.

The successful candidate will have strong administrative skills alongside practical phlebotomy experience and will work closely with donors, researchers and laboratory teams to support ethically approved research projects.

The Role

You will coordinate the safe, ethical and efficient collection of human biological samples for BioGrad Biobank.

This includes:

• Coordinating donor enquiries and appointments
• Supporting donor recruitment and pre-screening activities
• Providing approved study information to participants
• Obtaining informed consent (where trained and authorised)
• Performing venepuncture and approved biological sample collection
• Maintaining accurate donor and study records
• Supporting research studies from set-up through to completion
• Ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissue Authority (HTA) requirements, Research Ethics approvals and BioGrad quality procedures

Key Responsibilities

Donor Coordination

• Coordinate donor enquiries and appointments
• Manage appointment bookings, confirmations and follow-up communications
• Act as the main point of contact throughout the donor journey
• Prepare participant information packs and consent documentation
• Coordinate appointments with laboratory and scientific teams
• Maintain accurate donor records
• Produce activity reports

Clinical Sample Collection

• Perform venepuncture safely and professionally
• Verify donor identity and consent
• Explain procedures and reassure donors
• Monitor donor wellbeing
• Label, package and transfer samples
• Maintain traceability and report incidents

Research Study & Quality Support

• Support study set-up and monitoring
• Maintain controlled documentation
• Support audits and quality improvement
• Monitor stock and consumables

General Duties

• Work collaboratively across teams
• Maintain confidentiality
• Complete mandatory training including GCP, phlebotomy, safeguarding, first aid and information governance
• Maintain a safe donor environment
• Support continuous improvement

Essential Requirements

• Minimum two years' practical phlebotomy experience
• Current or recent competency in venepuncture
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
• Experience working with patients, donors or research participants
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Microsoft Office skills
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Healthcare, Nursing, Biomedical Science or Life Science qualification
• Experience within clinical research, healthcare, laboratories or biobanks
• Knowledge of the Human Tissue Act and Research Ethics processes
• Experience supporting audits and quality management systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time or part-time opportunities
• Professional development
• Supportive working environment
• Career progression

Pre-employment Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check
• Two satisfactory employment references, including the most recent employer
• Occupational health clearance appropriate to the role

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person