Job Specifications
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Location: 20 Cambridge Science Hub, Bar Hill, CB23 8SQ
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Benefits: 21 days holiday + 8 bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday, comprehensive pension scheme, and healthcare benefits!
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a leading biotech company with branches in Cambridge (UK), Houston (US) and Leiden (NL), providing products and services globally.
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.
You Will Be Responsible For
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
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
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
It Would Be Great If You Had
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 Abbexa
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.
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). xlqdzyr
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No agencies please
About the Company
Here at Abbexa, we own a diverse portfolio of high-quality products and services tailored to meet the evolving needs of researchers and professionals in the biotechnology sector. From antibodies and proteins to ELISA kits and assay reagents, we offer a wide range of reliable tools and resources that empower to advance scientific research and achieve meaningful results. Our company’s dedication to quality assurance and customer satisfaction ensures that our products can be trusted for studies and experiments. With a global pr...
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