Scientific Document Support Officer

VRS-UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organic raw materials manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking a motivated individual to join their commercial and contracts team. The role includes managing technical documents, overseeing contract management, and supporting sustainability accreditations. Ideal candidates should have a science-based degree or business management qualification and be organised with strong attention to detail. Proficiency in IT tools like Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Professional approach and pride in getting the job done.
• Enjoy working in a multi-skilled, busy team.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical documents and contract management.
• Arrange document signatures and confidentiality agreements.
• Collate data for sustainability accreditations.

Skills

Organised with strong attention to detail

Prioritisation skills

Personable communication

Interest in regulatory affairs

IT literacy

Research skills

Education

Science-based degree or business management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic person to work within a busy commercial and contracts team at a global organic raw materials manufacturing company.

You will provide vital support including management of technical documents, contract management, arranging document signatures and confidentiality agreements, collating data and information for sustainability accreditations, researching requirements for regulatory approvals, travel and event arrangements and general ad-hoc technical administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical documents and contract management
• Arrange document signatures and confidentiality agreements
• Collate data and information for sustainability accreditations
• Research requirements for regulatory approvals
• Coordinate travel and event arrangements
• Provide general ad-hoc technical administrative support

Qualifications and Skills

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Prioritisation skills and personable communication
• Professional approach and pride in getting the job done
• Open to candidates with a science-based degree or a business management qualification seeking a desk-based office role
• Enjoy working in a multi-skilled, busy team within a global business environment
• Interest in regulatory affairs
• IT literacy and proficiency with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Strong organisation, workload management, and research skills
• Technical administration, document management, and technical summary writing

About VRS Regulatory

VRS Regulatory is the Regulatory Affairs and Risk Assessment division of specialist scientific recruiter VRS. We focus on recruitment in Regulatory Affairs, Registrations, REACH, CLP, SDS Authoring, Product Safety, Compliance, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Toxicology, Regulatory Ecotoxicology and Environmental Fate in the chemicals, agrochemicals and biocides sectors