Laboratory Technical Administrator

Salary: £18 – 20K per year 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Job Elements: -

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  To assist in the day-to-day smooth running of the laboratory by making sure that client enquiries are correctly handled, samples received and registered, general office functions, as directed by the Laboratory Manager.


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  The essential part of this role involves the registering of client samples into the Laboratory Information Management System to accurately reflect all the relevant details including the clients’ requests & documentation prior to correctly labelling the physical samples for to release to the laboratory.


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  To be the initial contact with customers in person, such as members of the public, businesses or Local Authority officers at the reception stage.


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  Responsible for ensuring all submission sample documentation is both present and correct including PO numbers.


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  Responsible for ensuring correct sample handling & storage of all newly received samples to prevent deterioration and to ensure integrity.


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  Arrange and deal with shipping of sample bottles, returned & sub-contracted samples to clients, etc. by post or courier.


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  To oversee the filing of all completed reports/certificates including archiving long term retention. 

The ideal candidate will have:

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  This opportunity would suit a candidate who is very experienced in admin with excellent ‘attention to detail’ skills and the ability to work with a minimum of direction.


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  The right candidate will be organised being able to plan ahead in a busy analytical laboratory service environment.


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  The successful candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills in order to liaise with staff of all grades and clients when necessary.


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  MS Office skills including Excel, Word and Outlook


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  Experience gained within a scientific environment and experience of LIMS highly desirable


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  Works well under pressure


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  Excellent multitasker 

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