Job Description

Description

As the custodians of 17 million biological samples, data is at the heart of everything we do in the laboratory at UK Biobank.



Our mission is to support scientific discoveries that improve human health.




To do this, we focus on maintaining high quality laboratory data to ensure the integrity, traceability, and accessibility of samples for researchers around the world to drive life-changing insights from measurements made on UK Biobank samples.



This role is key to that ambition. If successful, you will join a dedicated team at the cutting edge of laboratory operations and play a pivotal role in enabling decisions that shape the future of biobanking.

Can you do it?

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory, you will work alongside technical, operational, and quality teams to make complex laboratory data accessible, understandable, and actionable. You will develop and curate reports that bring together multiple data sources, helping to ensure the smooth running of the laboratory.



You will be responsible forSupporting data validation, standardisation, and ongoing monitoring of laboratory datasets Designing and curating reports that bring together data from across the laboratory (such as traceability, location, training, and asset data) Developing data visualisations that support informed decision-making within the laboratory Collaborating across teams to ensure full traceability of samples and actions, in line with ISO20387



This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-integrity, data-rich environment, ensuring our laboratory continues to deliver world-class support to researchers worldwide.

Is this you?

To be successful, you will have:A degree in a scientific or numerate subject, or equivalent experience Minimum of two years' experience working with data reporting and visualization tools, such as Power BI Proficiency in relational databases and writing SQL queries Experience working with and combining large datasets (over a million records) A keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights



The working pattern is Monday to Friday, with hybrid working arrangements based in Greater Manchester (initially Stockport, moving to Manchester Science Park in 2026).

Our commitment to diversity and equality means creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and full of opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Be rewarded and recognised

26 days' annual leave (which increases with length of service) Holiday buy scheme (buy up to 1 week of additional leave per year) A paid day off for your birthday (in addition to annual leave) USS Pension Scheme which is a 'hybrid' defined benefit/defined contribution scheme Enhanced family leave (available from day 1 of employment) Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Professional subscriptions reimbursement (where applicable) Access to free gym Subsidised lunches (when working on site) and refreshments Free car parking Employee discounts portal Employee Assistance Programme Annual flu vaccination Life Assurance cover



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About UK Biobank

UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.

The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases - such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.

UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 250 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.