Genomics Lab Administrative Coordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear pathways for development

Culture that supports wellbeing

Job summary

The North West Genomic Laboratory Hub at St Mary's Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, seeks an administrative assistant for the laboratory admin team. You will book clinical samples, coordinate data transfers and prepare paperwork for export to third‑party laboratories.

The role involves handling confidential material, acting as the main contact for service users by telephone and email, and providing sickness and annual leave cover.

Qualifications

• Accurate keyboard skills and experience with computers.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience in an environment with high confidentiality.
• Previous administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Book in clinical samples for genetics laboratory services.
• Receive incoming test requests and coordinate submission per protocol.
• Maintain accuracy in data transfer and check sample/data transfers.
• Prepare documentation for exporting samples to third‑party labs.
• Create letters from templates and produce confidential reports.

Skills

Keyboard skills

MS Office

Confidentiality

Administrative experience

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

NVQ/ diploma Level 3 in administration

Tools

ESR/OLM system

Oracle financial systems

Q Pulse

Job description

The North West Genomic Laboratory Hub at St Mary's Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, seeks an administrative assistant for the laboratory admin team. You will book clinical samples, coordinate data transfers and prepare paperwork for export to third‑party laboratories.

The role involves handling confidential material, acting as the main contact for service users by telephone and email, and providing sickness and annual leave cover.