Cidalia Joaquim

Sample management and compliance professional with more than 9 years of experience working within regulated clinical research and laboratory environments. Skilled in biological sample lifecycle management, LIMS administration, quality control processes and regulatory compliance under GCP and HTA frameworks. Proven ability to maintain audit-ready systems, support operational workflows and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate, compliant and efficient sample management.

Research Assistant (Compliance and Biobanking operations) at Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (2022-01 – Present)

• Coordinate the receipt, processing, storage and tracking of HTA-regulated biological samples within a high-volume research environment
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready sample records using LIMS, ensuring full traceability and data integrity
• Perform quality control checks on biological samples to verify correct identification, integrity and compliance requirements
• Ensure compliant handling, transport and disposal of human tissue samples in accordance with HTA, GCP and MHRA guidelines
• Support operational workflow efficiency by coordinating sample retrieval, transfers and researcher requests across multiple projects
• Investigate and resolve sample discrepancies, ensuring appropriate documentation and escalation where required
• Contribute to SOP development and process improvement initiatives, helping reduce sample logging errors by 30%
• Support implementation of a training management system to improve compliance awareness and operational consistency across departments
• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians and external stakeholders to support compliant and efficient research delivery

Research Assistant at hVIVO (2017-01 – 2022-12)

• Supported sample management activities within a GCP-regulated clinical research laboratory
• Processed, labelled and stored biological samples in accordance with study protocols and analytical plans
• Maintained accurate documentation and sample tracking records to ensure traceability and data integrity
• Prepared study-specific sample kits and coordinated sample storage requirements
• Monitored temperature-controlled storage systems and escalated deviations in line with quality procedures
• Assisted with operational workflow management to support delivery of multiple concurrent clinical studies
• Worked within strict regulatory, quality and documentation standards to ensure compliant laboratory operations

MSc in Applied Bioscience – Anglia Ruskin University (2027-01)

BSc Honours in Biomedical Science – De Montfort University