Human Tissue Governance Associate

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

Research Services is one of the key Professional Services Department supporting Oxford’s research and innovation community. Our values include teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement, empathy, respect and trust.

We are seeking a Human Tissue Governance Associate to join the Research Governance, Ethics and Assurance (RGEA) team in Research Services.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working where 50% would be office based and 50% home working. Further details on the working patterns can be discussed at interview.

About The Role

You will report to the Human Tissue Governance Lead and be part of a group of four people with specialised expertise on human tissue governance within RGEA.

You will be focused on direct support to staff working in research teams: this includes responsibility for providing advice and guidance about fulfilling the requirements of the Human Tissue Act (2004).

Other key responsibilities include guiding researchers who need to store samples under an HTA licence through the appropriate governance processes, and providing robust assurance of compliance with the regulation to Designated Individuals with legal responsibility for the University’s HTA licences.

There is a strong emphasis on building competency and providing advice to a variety of stakeholders including colleagues in Research Services, in clinical teams in the NHS, in clinical trials units and in University departments both in academic research and in research support roles.

About You

You will have a good understanding of the Human Tissue Act and related standards and regulations, and a rigorous approach to record-keeping.

You will also have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across different levels of seniority.

The role is offered on full-time, permanent basis, although 0.8 FTE would be considered for the right candidate.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sandrine Rendel (sandrine.rendel@admin.ox.ac.uk).

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