Position Title: Scientific Administrator
Duration: Contract - 8 Months
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Responsibilities:
You efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody for controlled samples, inputting results and liaising with clients.
This role requires you to apply your organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
What you will bring:
A relevant scientific discipline
Competency in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role including MS Office applications
Basic lab equipment, preferably with work experience in a scientific environment
Attending to detail, following written instructions and working on multiple activities concurrently
Accountability, honesty, hardworking, flexibility and adaptability, and working efficiently on a team
Good written and verbal communication skills
How you will contribute:
You will be responsible for all scientific administrative tasks including lab administration, housekeeping activities and working in accordance with laboratory-set quality standards.
Because you will liaise with clients, you will always demonstrate high quality customer service, by ensuring that work is done on time, that the analytical data generated is reliability, and that the results are accurate and provided in a timely manner.
You will also assist with routine checks/calibrations and co...