Lab Reception Assistant

Harper Finance; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group in Nottingham seeks a Lab Receptionist for an office-based role at £12.21 per hour. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with a scientific background or those wanting to start in the industry. Responsibilities include preparing samples, managing office tasks, and liaising with clients. The role offers immediate start and a path to a permanent position after a temporary period.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role essential.
• Strong attention to detail is paramount!
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office, to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, documenting and preparing incoming samples.
• General office work including scanning, filing, and archiving.
• Liaising with clients via email.
• Entering accurate notes and reports onto the database.
• Assisting the office team with matching request forms with slides.
• Performing weekly tasks including disposing of medical waste and cleaning the workspace.

Skills

Office support

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Lab Receptionist
£12.21 per hour
Nottingham
Contract: Temporary to permanent after 12 weeks
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (office-based)
Start Date: Immediate

Our client is an innovative science and research organisation who are looking for a Laboratory Receptionist to join their team. This is an excellent entry level position for those with a Scientific background or wanting to start within the industry.

• Receiving, documenting and preparing incoming samples using the Laboratory Management System
• General office work including scanning, filing, and archiving
• Liaising with clients via email
• Entering accurate notes and reports onto the database
• Assisting the office team with matching request forms with slides
• Performing weekly tasks including but not limited to: disposing of medical waste, health and safety checks, cleaning the workspace

Skills/Experience Required

• Previous experience in a similar role essential - office support / data entry / admin / customer service
• Strong attention to detail is paramount!
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office, to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Further information

• This role has an immediate start and is a temporary to permanent opportunity with the view of converting after 12 weeks
• This role is based in the outskirts of Nottingham so would be easier to reach with a car and drivers licence.
• There is free parking

Apply NOW to avoid disappointment!

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