Scientific Operations Assistant Full Time

We are looking for a versatile, highly-organised and competent Scientific Operations Assistant to join our dynamic team in Bar Hill. You will be responsible for liaising with production, managing the shipping of stock and coordinating the delivery of finished goods worldwide, liaising with couriers and customers to ensure a seamless logistics service.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with sales and production colleagues and planning logistics schedules
• Preparing, handling and final visual QC of a variety of product types, more than 90% of which require cold chain transport
• Preparing and printing necessary export and import documentation
• Preparing and checking manuals, datasheets and labels
• Checking product stocks to ensure products are available for outgoing orders
• Receiving, unpacking and preparing shipped in orders
• Completing administration for received items
• Preparing, packing and dispatching orders
• Updating system to change order status, such as marking as dispatched
• Restocking the freezer with the required amount of gel packs
• Disposing of cardboard and any other packaging waste
• Assisting with resolution of email enquiries and projects as required
• Courier invoice checking, claims processing and general administration
• Suggesting automation and/or improvements for front and back end processes and functionality

Skills

Required:

• Strong excel skills (you will be asked to demonstrate these in the interview)
• Attention to detail
• Handling packages of up to 15kg (physically active role)
• Solution focused thinker
• Punctual, reliable and organised

Advantageous

• A degree in a life science subject and/or sound knowledge of biology or biological products
• Experience of importing/exporting and communicating with customs offices worldwide
• Ecommerce platform experience
• Second language (French, German, Arabic or Chinese)
• Use of the Microsoft Suite including Word and PowerPoint

Full training will be provided. You will thrive in a very high-paced environment, have common sense, good communication skills and a good memory. You will have a knack for prioritizing tasks, enjoy being physically active and be passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience. This role is 100% office based and includes working in the laboratory for which full training will be provided. The office is a large open-plan, newly refurbished modern space.

About Us

Abbexa believes in empowering individuals from an early stage. We seek to support you to draw your own personal career map in line with your ambitions and aspirations. Our informal and friendly culture is an ideal working environment to cultivate excellent professional development opportunities.

Abbexa is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, respect and fairness and providing a positive environment for collaboration. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all our colleagues and applicants fairly and with respect.

Abbexa is an accredited Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage commitment means all employees receive the Living Wage which is higher than the government minimum wage.

Bar Hill offers a park, Tesco, coffee shop, barbers, and an optician all within walking distance of the office.

The package will include 21 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and an additional day off for your Birthday. We also provide access to a comprehensive pension scheme and healthcare benefits.

This is a full time, permanent position. The hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (one hour lunch). Please apply with CV.

For informal enquiries, please email careers@abbexa.com and quote job reference: ‘SOA04‘.

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