Scientific Operations Assistant

Abbexa; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Bar Hill seeks a Scientific Operations Assistant to handle logistics and support lab operations. Responsibilities include coordinating shipping, preparing documentation, and managing product stocks. Ideal candidates should have a life science degree and be highly organised, efficient, and detail-oriented. The role involves physical activities, requiring the ability to handle packages up to 15kg. The company offers comprehensive benefits including 21 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

21 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Comprehensive pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• A degree in a life science subject and/or sound knowledge of biology or biological products.
• Must be organised, decisive, efficient and practical.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with sales and production colleagues and planning logistics schedules.
• Preparing and printing necessary export and import documentation.
• Completing administration for received items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in a life science subject

Job description

Scientific Operations Assistant

Location: 20 Cambridge Science Hub, Bar Hill, CB23 8SQ

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Contract: Full time, Permanent, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Benefits: 21 days holiday + 8 bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday, comprehensive pension scheme, and healthcare benefits!

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a leading biotech company with branches in Cambridge (UK), Houston (US) and Leiden (NL), providing products and services globally.

We are now looking for a versatile, highly-organised and competent Scientific Operations Assistant to join our dynamic team in Bar Hill!

You will be responsible for liaising with production, managing the shipping of stock and coordinating the delivery of finished goods worldwide, liaising with couriers and customers to ensure a seamless logistics service.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with sales and production colleagues and planning logistics schedules
• Preparing, handling and final visual QC of a variety of product types, more than 90% of which require cold chain transport
• Preparing and printing necessary export and import documentation
• Preparing and checking manuals, datasheets and labels
• Checking product stocks to ensure products are available for outgoing orders
• Receiving, unpacking and preparing shipped in orders
• Completing administration for received items
• Preparing, packing and dispatching orders
• Updating system to change order status, such as marking as dispatched
• Restocking the freezer with the required amount of gel packs
• Disposing of cardboard and any other packaging waste
• Assisting with resolution of e‑mail enquiries and projects as required
• Courier invoice checking, claims processing and general administration
• Suggesting automation and/or improvements for front and back end processes and functionality

Qualifications

• A degree in a life science subject and/or sound knowledge of biology or biological products
• Highly attentive to detail
• Must be organised, decisive, efficient and practical
• Creative and methodical thinking for problem resolution
• Thrives in a physically active role, capable of lifting and handling packages of up to 15kg
• Self‑motivated with a can‑do attitude, willingness to learn and able to work alone
• Punctual and reliable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience of importing/exporting and communicating with customs offices worldwide
• Ecommerce platform experience
• Second language (French, German, Arabic or Chinese)

Full training will be provided. You will thrive in a very high‑paced environment, have common sense, good communication skills and a good memory.

You will have a knack for prioritising tasks, enjoy being physically active and be passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience.

This role is 100% office based and includes working in the laboratory for which full training will be provided. The office is a large open‑plan, newly refurbished modern space.

About Abbexa

Abbexa believes in empowering individuals from an early stage. We seek to support you to draw your own personal career map in line with your ambitions and aspirations. Our informal and friendly culture is an ideal working environment to cultivate excellent professional development opportunities.

Bar Hill offers a park, Tesco, coffee shop, barbers, and an optician all within walking distance of the office.

The package will include 21 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and an additional day off for your Birthday. We also provide access to a comprehensive pension scheme and healthcare benefits.

This is a full time, permanent position. The hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (one hour lunch).

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

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