Scientific Personal Assistant (Fixed Term)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Scientific Personal Assistant to support a dynamic research team at the University of Cambridge. This role involves coordinating laboratory priorities, managing finances, and facilitating recruitment while promoting a positive and inclusive culture. The successful candidate will work closely with the Junior Group Leader and contribute to groundbreaking research in cancer treatment. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to grow professionally, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in research administration or similar roles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory priorities and provide administrative support.
• Facilitate recruitment and manage finances for the lab.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Independence

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in Research Administration

Job description

Job Title: Scientific Personal Assistant (Fixed Term), Cambridge

Client:

University of Cambridge

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6ec44f38a718

Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Our lab integrates machine learning and high-throughput biochemistry to study protein substrate recognition, its perturbation in cancer, and drug development for overcoming resistance. Located at the CRUK Cambridge Institute, part of the University of Cambridge and funded by Cancer Research UK, we are seeking a Scientific Personal Assistant (Research Administrator).

We value motivated candidates who share our lab values and can help maintain our positive culture. Your role involves working with the Junior Group Leader and the research team to coordinate laboratory priorities, provide personal and lab administration, facilitate recruitment, manage finances, and liaise with internal and external contacts, including university staff, collaborators, and seminar speakers.

The role requires independence and collaboration skills, with support from experienced administrators to aid your professional growth. Our institute connects laboratory research to clinical applications in cancer, aiming to improve patient outcomes.

The University promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all societal sections. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.