One of the UK's largest confectionary companies is looking for a Scientific Administrator to join their team in Reading Position Description: The Central Sample Administration (CSA) department is responsible for the administration of all samples coming into the building. This includes responsibility for the receipt of samples, creating projects in the LIMS system, allocating projects to the correct departments, ensuring there are no discrepancies between submitted client paperwork, sample pot labelling and quotations, sub-sampling of supplied samples (if required), subcontracting analytical work and inputing of these results, returning samples to clients, electronic and physical disposal of samples (as required), maintaining chain of custody for controlled samples, liaising with internal and external customers and supporting the company Health Check process. The position will be primarily based at the Reading location although may require attendance of any of the other reading sites. Knowledge: including education, qualifications and training Educated to A-level / HNC level (or equivalent) and / or have appropriate industry experience to be able to fulfil role requirements. Well organised and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently. Meticulous attention to detail Excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to interact effectively by with customers and colleagues by telephone, written communication and face-to-face Computer literate in standard MS office applications Administrative working experience Experience of working in a regulated environment. Communication & Influence Work as part of an efficient team Liase with clients, commercial, site administration teams and line management to ensure effective communication. Liaise with both internal and external customers where necessary to ensure that the information on LIMS is accurate and ensure customer satisfaction by representing the company in a professional manner at all times. QEHS Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed. Complete assigned quality actions on a timely manner Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment. Understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS or Home Office regulations as required. Ensure training records are up to date and accurate FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLY NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION If this Scientific Administrator job is of interest to you and you have the experience required, APPLY NOW We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held. For more information, please refer to our privacy notice, a copy of which can be found on our website. – Select Engineering Limited