Virtual Assistant - Part Time(UK Research & Development, WFH)

ConnectOS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading R&D company is seeking a part-time Technical Support Specialist to provide email-based support for biotech research tools. The ideal candidate has experience in technical support, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with software systems. This role offers flexibility and a collaborative environment focused on innovation.

Benefits

Great Place to Work certification

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical support or helpdesk role.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Provide email-based technical support to end-users.
• Troubleshoot software and system issues.
• Maintain documentation of support tickets.

Skills

Technical support experience

Understanding of software systems

Written communication

Experience with CRM systems

QuickBooks experience

Time management

Education

Background in life sciences or biotechnology

Tools

HubSpot

QuickBooks

Job description

Salary: P300 per hour
Schedule: 12:00 AM - 4:00 AM PHT

What are we looking for?

Skills Required:

• Proven experience in a technical support or helpdesk role, ideally within a scientific or research environment.
• Strong technical understanding of software systems, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with CRM e.g. HubSpot.
• Experience with account software, in particular QuickBooks.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively within a part-time schedule.

Preferred Skills:

• Background or education in life sciences, biotechnology, or a related technical field.
• Basic scripting, trouble shooting skills for upkeep of website e.g. WordPress
• Understanding of regulatory and data integrity standards in biotech (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR).

What will you do?

• Provide prompt and professional email-based technical support to end-users, including researchers, lab staff, and collaborators.
• Troubleshoot software, system, and access issues related to biotech research tools and platforms.
• Escalate complex technical problems to appropriate internal teams when necessary.
• Maintain detailed documentation of support tickets and resolution steps in the support system.
• Collaborate with management departments to ensure optimal support outcomes.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of support documentation and FAQs.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security protocols, especially those relevant to the biotech sector.
• Issue quotations, purchase orders, invoices using QuickBooks
• Maintenance of HubSpot CRM customer relations, leads follow-up and email campaigns and updates on Company’s social media platforms.

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