About us The Drug Control Centre (DCC) which sits within King’s Forensics® an academic grouping within the Department of Analytical, Environmental & Forensic Sciences (AEFS), the Faculty of Life Science & Medicine is seeking an IT officer to support the Senior IT Officer to provide IT support for the sports testing laboratories accredited to UKAS Quality Standard (ISO/IEC 17025). The DCC is accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) across a range of sports, as a testing laboratory, analysing both domestic and international athletes in accordance with WADA's Prohibited List of substances. The DCC continues to be at the forefront of advances in anti-doping science and protecting both the integrity of sport and the health of athletes. The DCC has a Home Office License to hold, supply and produce substances included in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and is a closed unit that requires a high degree of security secure and confidentiality in its work streams. About the role The Drug Control Centre (DCC) is the only World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in the UK and played a key role in the Antidoping bio-analytical testing programmes for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Glasgow 2022 Commonwealth Games, Cricket World Cup 2019, UEFA Euros 2020 Football Competition and recently the Rugby Six Nations tournament. Hence, security and confidentiality are key and the post holder should be familiar with data management within the context of a secure environment. The postholder will be organised and efficient and able to work independently as well as in a team supporting laboratory analysts with IT problems and the administrative team with sample registration as necessary. Familiarity with standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, etc) is required and knowledge of laboratory Information Management systems and Microsoft Power BI would be a distinct advantage in this campus-based role. The job will require attention to detail and a willingness to be flexible since no day is the same in the anti-doping laboratory. The postholder will be expected to work using standard operating procedures to maintain and protect the integrity of the laboratory, sport, and the health of athletes. We would like to hear from you if you are up to the challenge. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Educated to degree level or relevant experience Excellent knowledge of developing databases in Microsoft Access Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word Evidence of working with and managing spreadsheets Knowledge of creating documents, presentations, or reports Evidence of working with electronic records and electronic signatures to produce trustworthy, reliable secure documentation Desirable criteria Experience working with and developing a LIMS system Experience working in an accredited Laboratory, and being familiar with document/version control in line with regulatory requirements Experience of dealing with regulatory bodies such as WADA and UKAS Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description (by clicking the 'Apply' button, above) Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. £33,879 to £37,296 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance