Overview
Abbexa, Bar Hill, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom is seeking a Scientific Operations Assistant. This full-time, permanent role is based 20 Cambridge Science Hub, Bar Hill, CB23 8SQ with hours Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. The package includes 21 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday, as well as a comprehensive pension scheme and healthcare benefits.
Abbexa operates globally with branches in Cambridge (UK), Houston (US) and Leiden (NL). This role involves coordinating logistics, liaising with production and sales, and ensuring a high-quality, efficient supply of finished goods to customers worldwide.
Responsibilities
* Liaise with sales and production colleagues and plan logistics schedules
* Prepare, handle and perform final visual QC of various product types, over 90% of which require cold chain transport
* Prepare and print necessary export and import documentation
* Prepare and check manuals, datasheets and labels
* Check product stocks to ensure availability for outgoing orders
* Receive, unpack and prepare shipped-in orders
* Complete administration for received items
* Prepare, pack and dispatch orders
* Update systems to reflect order status (e.g., dispatched)
* Restock the freezer with the required amount of gel packs
* Dispose of cardboard and other packaging waste
* Assist with resolution of email inquiries and projects as required
* Check courier invoices, process claims and perform general administration
* Suggest automation and improvements for front and back-end processes
Qualifications and Skills
* Degree in a life science subject and/or knowledge of biology or biological products
* Highly attentive to detail
* Organised, decisive, efficient and practical
* Creative and methodical problem-solving
* Comfortable in a physically active role; able to lift and handle packages up to 15 kg
* Self-motivated with a can-do attitude; able to work independently
* Punctual and reliable
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desirable (Nice-to-Have)
* Experience of importing/exporting and interacting with customs offices worldwide
* E-commerce platform experience
* Second language (French, German, Arabic or Chinese)
Additional Information
Full training will be provided. The role is 100% office-based and includes laboratory work; full training will be given. The office is a large, open-plan, recently refurbished space.
About Abbexa: Abbexa supports career development with an informal, friendly culture and opportunities for professional growth. Bar Hill offers nearby amenities within walking distance.
How to Apply
If you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, click APPLY and send an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please.
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