Administrative Assistant (Chromatographic Bioanalysis) Tranent, Scotland
Job description
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.
Job Summary
At our world class facility in Elphinstone, Tranent, our Chromatographic Bioanalysis Department currently has an exciting career opportunity for a Administrative Assistant.
Department Information
The Chromatographic Bioanalysis Department within Charles River is engaged in the conduct of non-regulatory and regulatory GLP and GCP studies. The role sits within our regulatory team, which is made up of technicians, analysts and study directors working together to deliver world class data and quality reports to our Sponsors. There is excellent on the job training and mentoring is provided to support the growth and development of staff. This role will primarily be based on site with some flexibility for occasional home working (after completion of training) and part time hours (at least 20 hours per week, standard Monday – Friday working days).
Key Responsibilities:
- You will be involved in the compilation of scientific reports following different template formats as required by Clients.
- You will be required to report data in compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards (SOPs, protocols, analytical procedures) to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
- You’ll also be involved in QC checking and other administrative tasks as required.
Applicants should have:
- High degree of IT literacy, in particular, experience in the use of Microsoft Word.
- Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills.
- Determination to complete jobs to tight timescales whilst maintaining a high standard.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and plan own schedule.
- Flexible approach to working in an environment where meeting clients’ deadlines is critical.
- Commitment to the importance of quality is essential for this position
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice is an advantage.
The salary for this role is £22,563.88 per annum.
The closing date is 15 February 2023.
Profile and Requirements
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About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
