Overview
Full-time 37.5 hours per week | Permanent
Monday to Friday
Salary: £competitive
This is a full-time opportunity for you to join our Cambridge laboratory as a member of our admin team with a small amount of time in our laboratory conducting sample reception duties and pack preparation.
Key Responsibilities
* Scanning of requests into computer system (Matrix)
* Use of the Matrix LIMS system and data entry
* General admin reception
* Answering the telephone to clients
* Preparation and dispatch of laboratory supplies to clients
* Answering email enquiries from clients
* Filing of request forms
* Adherence to written Operating Procedures and Health & Safety rules
* Awareness of radioactive procedures as defined by the Environment Agency
* Identify own development needs
* Works flexibly and collaboratively
* Plan own workload in association with the Office Manager
Personal Skills:
* Excellent care and attention to detail
* Flexible and very conscientious attitude (“Can Do” attitude)
* Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given
* Experience in a scientific environment would be an advantage but not essential
* Able to learn and understand the important elements of laboratory diagnostic testing
* An interest in science relating to animals
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
* Good basic education
* Good English, both written and spoken
* Good IT skills and be computer literate
* Strong organisational skills
* Ability to use initiative when required
* Questions practices to improve performance and quality
* Team player
Successful applicants will be required to disclose any unspent criminal convictions to the Company. A DBS check will be carried out in compliance with Home Office guidelines. Applicants should be aware that, in line with our Drugs and Alcohol policy, random tests are carried out.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* What is your salary expectation?
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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