Support - Admin and Laboratory Assistant

Cambridge, UK Req #71

18 December 2024

This is a great opportunity to work for the UK’s leading veterinary wholesaler.

Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.

Working for us you'll receive:

Competitive rates of pay
29 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
Staff discounts
Life assurance benefit
Cycle to work Scheme
Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme – offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
Savings related Share option plan
Christmas vouchers
Eye-sight vouchers
Company pension scheme

NATIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES LIMITED

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Administration/ Laboratory Assistant	Reports to: Laboratory Manager
Department: Endocrinology	Business unit: NationWide Laboratories Cambridge
Prepared by: Helen Evans	Date: November 2024

Main purpose of the role
The role of Administration and Laboratory Assistant is to support the Office Manager and other members of the team in striving for customer service excellence in internal and external activities. The Administration/Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing all routine administration duties under the overall supervision of the Office Manager. Full training will be given. The Administration/Laboratory Assistant should ultimately be able to work well with minimal supervision, whilst also working effectively as a key team member to maximise the overall service delivered. A flexible ‘can do’ approach is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Sample reception. 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 attributes:Qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and competencies required to fulfil the role

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.

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Cambridge, UK