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As a Scientific Administrator in the life sciences department, you will provide essential administrative support to our scientific staff, ensuring efficient project coordination, documentation, and regulatory compliance. You will be a key point of contact for laboratory staff, and external partners, playing a pivotal role in facilitating the day-to-day operations of our research environment.,

• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance to the research and development team, including managing correspondence, and maintaining project timelines.


• Document Management: Organise, maintain, and update scientific documentation, including research reports, project proposals, regulatory submissions, and study data.


• Data Entry and Record Keeping: Accurately input and manage scientific data, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.


• Project Coordination: Assist with the planning and coordination of scientific projects, including tracking progress, managing project schedules, and ensuring key milestones are met.
  
  The ideal candidate for this role will have administration/ coordination experience within the Scientific industry. You will also need to have the following key skills:


• High level word processing and computing skills, with effective knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel


• Competent literacy skills, high standard of written English


• Good communication skills, verbal and written


• Ability to work under pressure, to tight timelines


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  SGS are a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across 2,600 offices and labs is dedicated to fostering a safer, more connected world. Our services impact every facet of daily life, enhancing the safety of food, consumer products, transport, and healthcare, to advancing nuclear industry testing. Your role is crucial in providing safer products, superior services, and maintaining societal connectivity.