Our client, a market-leading manufacturer, is seeking a Research Support Analyst to join their established team at their R&D facility near Southampton.
The role will involve the following responsibilities:
Research Support:
Assist the Research Specialist with various tasks, including:
Authenticating research samples.
Sorting research samples into appropriate categories.
Scanning and inputting results into both internal and external systems.
Identifying and correcting discrepancies in work.
Managing and prioritizing tasks based on origin, deadlines, and other factors.
Communicating with the team about the receipt of research samples to ensure workload and deadline planning.
Offering support to team members with pending tasks.General Administration Support:
Handle administrative duties such as:
Receiving and processing samples.
Entering data into the internal database.
Managing the destruction of samples according to internal policies.
Ordering office supplies.
Filing paperwork and samples.
Assisting with internal archiving processes.
Supporting stock audits.Requirements:
Comfortable handling tobacco and non-tobacco products, including vapes.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in computing, particularly with in-house databases, and skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with a flexible approach.
A positive, can-do attitude and an inquisitive mindset.
Able to perform tasks according to established plans and quality standards.
Reliability and attention to detail are essential, as the role requires adherence to legislative and border regulations for completing paperwork and logging activities.This is a contract position initially until the end of the calendar year but with a strong likelihood of extension
Hours:
35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Pay:
£17.89 per hour