Genetics Lab Admin & Data Coordinator

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's NW Genomic Laboratory Hub at St. Mary’s Hospital invites an enthusiastic administrator to join the Specimen Reception and Pre-Analytical area.

You will work in a busy team, prioritising workload and handling confidential information with care. Responsibilities include booking clinical samples, data checks, drafting letters, dispatching reports, scanning/archiving documents, and providing general admin support.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in a laboratory or clinical setting.
• Strong data handling and file management abilities.
• Clear communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Book in clinical samples for Genetics laboratory services.
• Maintain accuracy in data transfer and perform routine checks.
• Prepare documentation for export of samples to third party labs.
• Create and send letters using templates.
• Handle confidential material and produce reports.
• Provide general administrative support within the team.
• Answer calls and respond to emails from service users.
• Dispatch letters and clinical reports by post or email.
• Archive or scan referrals, reports and paperwork.
• Collaborate with department to ensure reliable service.
• Co-ordinate test submissions according to protocol.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data entry

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's NW Genomic Laboratory Hub at St. Mary’s Hospital invites an enthusiastic administrator to join the Specimen Reception and Pre-Analytical area.

You will work in a busy team, prioritising workload and handling confidential information with care. Responsibilities include booking clinical samples, data checks, drafting letters, dispatching reports, scanning/archiving documents, and providing general admin support.