Laboratory Administration Assistant

The Oxford Genetics Laboratories has a part-time vacancy for a Laboratory Administration Assistant to join the admin team at the Churchill hospital site.

Reliable and efficient administrative services are crucial for the successful operation and smooth running of our large diagnostic laboratory.  We are looking for an administrator to join our team to provide support to all members of the department. The main responsibilities for this role will be data entry, issuing laboratory reports as well as telephone enquiries and other administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience of using word processing, spreadsheet and database packages, and ideally have previous experience of working in an office environment. They will be able to demonstrate strong time-management and prioritisation skills as well as accuracy, consistency and attention to detail in all aspects of their work.

This role would suit someone looking to work in an office environment, someone at the start of their career, or someone looking for a change in career path. Full training will be provided and all work will be undertaken according to defined written protocols.

The laboratory is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and the pattern of part time work is typically between the hours of 9am-5pm. Requests for flexible working patterns may also be considered.

The post holder will undertake general administrative tasks to support the efficient and effective running of the Genetics Laboratory.  Tasks will include the data entry of patient and sample information onto the laboratory databases, including undertaking procedures to check or clarify the information.  The post holder will also help with routine office tasks including receiving and forwarding telephone enquiries, checking of patient information on laboratory reports, report distribution, copying and archiving paperwork linked with samples and despatch of samples and laboratory materials.

The post holder works independently but under the supervision of the Senior Staff. They will liaise with other administrative staff within the department, other Health Care Professionals and Administrative and Managerial staff with the Trust as well as with other Genetics centres within the UK and abroad.