administrative assistant Harwell, South East England, England
Job description
Administrative Support (Internal job title: Export Coordinator)
Medical Research Council- Mary Lyon Centre
Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Full Time
Permanent
£25,798 per annum
About us
The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/ is located in an expanding science and innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of distinct research clusters spread across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.
About the role:
Are you motivated to learn and passionate about growing your career? Do you have experience in outward-facing environments or administration? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as an Export Coordinator at the Mary Lyon Centre!
This exciting and varied role supports and contributes to the Mary Lyon Centre’s commitment to understanding human diseases through the study of mouse models. The primary function of this role will be to liaise with other facilities and couriers to coordinate the exchange of mouse resources between Harwell and various scientific communities, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
By joining the MLC, you will be supported by a comprehensive training programme and other members of the Client Interface team. If you have transferrable skills or can contribute to the MLC differently, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities include:
· Working with other members of staff dedicated to dissemination of resources and assisting them as and when necessary – coordinating the shipment of resources.
· Assist with the maintenance of the frozen archive and verify the details of shipments being sent out i.e., stock ids, mouse numbers, and frozen sample ids.
· Liaising with investigators within the MRC and other universities/institutes to coordinate the dissemination of mouse resources.
· Maintain full and accurate details of mouse shipments on the laboratory information management system (Anonymus).
About you:
To excel in this role, you ideally need to demonstrate the following:
· A HNC qualification or equivalent
· Experience and knowledge of working in an environment involving outward-facing activities and/or administrative tasks
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, high throughput service role with an aptitude to problem solving. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
Benefits:
The MRC (part of UKRI) is a fantastic place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions. The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings. The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.
How to Apply:
For full details and to apply , please click apply.
Please quote reference MLC 2210
The closing date for applications is 6 Aug 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,798.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MLC 2201
