Data Manager for national biobank

About the research group

ECSG comprises of researchers, data managers, study nurses, research administrators and IT professionals specialising in population-based research in haematological cancers.  Since 2003 we have overseen the data management of the successful leukaemia biobank for children (https://cellbank.org.uk/) and we are now merging with our sister bank (https://www.cclg.org.uk/tissue-bank) to form one central biobank, VIVO Biobank.  This is an exciting project, which will also involve working in partnership with collaborators from other organisations including Newcastle University, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and UK Biocentre. 

As part of this initiative we will be expanding the collection and linkage of clinical, genetic and outcome data and are looking for an experienced data manager to assist with these processes alongside managing sample tracking via a Laboratory Information Management System.

The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities.

The role

You will:

• Work as part of the team overseeing the data management for the newly merged biobank
• Assist with the consolidation of the two databases of the current tissue banks to form one centralised database
• Help with the management and development of the Laboratory Information Management System
• Handle clinical, genetic and outcome data including information derived from national routine data, such as datasets held by organisations like NHS Digital (https://digital.nhs.uk/data)
• Assist with requests around sample availability from researchers applying to the bank 

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Ability to manage complex longitudinal data derived from sample management, clinical and genetic data
• Experience of working with software packages such as SQL Server Management Studio and SQL Server Integration Services
• Ability to work in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 
• Ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative
• Experience using C# or VB.NET, JavaScript, and with XML/JSON  and knowledge of clinical/genetic data and routine national data such as cancer registry data is desirable

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: 

Please contact Alex Smith alexandra.smith@york.ac.uk  on 01904 321884

The University

The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

Department: Health Sciences

Salary: £34,308 - £42,155 per year (Reduced for part time working)

Grade: Grade 6

Contract status: Fixed term

Hours of work: Full-time (flexibility available)

Apply by: 01/11/2022

Reference: 11355

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Condition of appointment: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form. Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.