Biosafety Officer Clinical Research

Main area Division R&D - Clinical Research Grade Band 8a Contract 12 months (12 months contract fixed term) Hours 22.5 hours per week (Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered) Job
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Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cambridge Clinical Research Facility Town Cambridge Salary £55,690 - £62,682 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/02/2026 23:59 Interview date 17/02/2026

Are you ready to shape the future of advanced therapies in the UK?

CUH is seeking a dynamic Biological Safety Officer for Clinical Research to drive innovation and excellence in biosafety across a thriving portfolio of over 1,000 clinical research studies—including cutting-edge Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and GMOs.

You’ll be at the heart of the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre (CCRC) and play a national role through the Advanced Therapies Treatment Centre (ATTC) network. This is your chance to lead, influence, and collaborate across disciplines.

We’re looking for a subject matter expert in virology/microbiology or related sciences with a passion for safe, innovative science. If you thrive in complex environments and want to make a real impact on patient care and research, we want to hear from you.

Join us. Lead the way in biosafety. Transform the future of experimental research.

• Provide expert biosafety advice for clinical research at CUH, with a focus on ATMPs and GMOs.
• Oversee and advise on operations of CL1, CL2, and CL3 containment facilities locally and nationally.
• Accelerate clinical trial setup by improving biosafety risk assessments in line with national 150-day targets.
• Develop and implement a robust biological safety management system.
• Lead audits, inspections, and investigations of biosafety incidents; assign and support risk mitigation actions.
• Liaise with regulators (e.g., HSE) and lead on GMO submissions and compliance.
• Collaborate with national partners (via the ATTC) to standardise GMO risk assessments and share best practices.
• Deliver training and guidance on biosafety to staff across all levels and departments.
• Participate in key governance groups, including the Biological & GMO Committee, ATMPs Committee, and Scientific Advisory Board.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 1st February 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 17th February 2026

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