View Vacancy Assistant Divisional Administrator - Cell Biology - Cell Biology Divisional Office - LMB 2644 Open Date 23/06/2035, 08:00 Close Date 21/07/2025, 23:55 Research Institute MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum salary criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y Research Institute / Unit Information The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is one of the birthplaces of modern molecular biology and has played an important role in the development of many new techniques, most notably protein crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, DNA sequencing and monoclonal antibodies. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. We aim to tackle difficult, long-term problems, which often require investment over many years. There are four scientific Divisions - Structural Studies, Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Cell Biology and Neurobiology. However, scientific collaboration between the different Divisions is extensive. Scientists are well supported by excellent scientific facilities and by the LMB Operations Group which maintains the core infrastructure and services of the institute. The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, thus creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation. UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org Band MRC - 6 Location Cambridge Salary £24,961 - £25,391 per annum (pro-rata) Contract Type Permanent Job Type Administration & Management Full Time / Part Time Part Time Hours per week 30 hours per week Job Description Overall purpose: To support the Divisional Administrator (DA) and Heads of Division (HoD) in carrying out their responsibilities within the Division of Cell Biology at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB). To assist the DA with all aspects of administrative work within the Division, with the aim of providing efficient and effective administrative services. This will include having responsibility for specific tasks and processes. To assist the Postgraduate Administrator with the administrative work associated with the LMB PhD programme, including the recruitment of PhD students and maintaining current student records. To work collaboratively with administrative teams in the wider LMB and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) contexts to ensure efficient and effective support to the work of the LMB. Main duties: To provide administrative support across Human Resources (HR), finance and other internal support services, in conjunction with other LMB and UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) teams, specifically: Human Resources and Finance • Adhere to established processes for staff joining and leaving the Division. • Co-ordinate the completion of HR processes such as probation meetings and personal development reviews. • Carefully manage confidential information. • Maintain and update databases (FileMaker) to ensure records are up-to-date and accurate. Organise files/data in line with General Data Protection Regulations and preparing files for archiving. • Prepare and process Purchase Orders. • Review and process expense claims in line with UKRI/MRC policy. General • Be the first point of contact in the Cell Biology Divisional Office for members of the Division, providing them with guidance and information which is timely, appropriate and clearly communicated, including signposting them to other sources of help when applicable. • Provide support and assistance to scientific staff, in particular assisting them with travel arrangements and use of Oracle Fusion. • Manage the booking of Divisional Seminar Rooms. • Manage the monthly Divisional Wednesday Seminar Series. • Co-ordinate visits to the LMB, which includes booking accommodation, catering and circulating timely information. • Manage shared Divisional resources (e.g. laptops and stationery). • Monitor levels of office supplies and order as appropriate. • Ensure the smooth running of the Divisional office in the absence of the DA. Key responsibilities: • Co-ordinate and take responsibility for routine office administration within the Division, following established guidelines and processes. • Manage and prioritise your own time and workload with minimal supervision on delegated tasks, with appropriate standards of quality and an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail. Working relationships: Report to the Cell Biology Divisional Administrator. Interact, advise and assist the Postgraduate Administrator, Director of Studies, the Cell Biology Head of Division, other administrative staff in the LMB, external visitors and with some external teams. Person Specification Education / qualifications / training required: Essential : 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including minimum Grade C/4 in Mathematics and English. Desirable: Educated to A level, BTEC, HND or equivalent. Previous work experience required: Essential: Some administrative experience. Desirable: • Administrative experience in a busy office, laboratory or clinical environment. • Experience of working with multiple processes and working to tight deadlines. • Experience working with confidential information. Knowledge and experience: Essential: • Ability to provide a high standard of administrative services including the use of office equipment and technological solutions. • Proficiency in standard office packages e.g. Microsoft Office, e-mail and online ordering systems. • Ability to solve problems within guidelines and recognise when to seek help. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. • Confident working independently and as part of a team. Desirable: • Formal Microsoft Office training or IT literacy qualifications (e.g., ECDL, CLAIT). • Experience of using Adobe Creative Suite and Oracle or a similar Customer Relationship Management system. • Experience of sharing and developing new ideas to develop more efficient systems. • Experience of providing on-the-job training to others. Personal skills / behaviours / qualities: Essential: • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload efficiently with minimal supervision. • Proactive and flexible attitude. • High levels of personal integrity to communicate with tact and discretion. • Ability to interact with multiple teams in an ordered and diligent manner. Desirable: • A keen ability to improve current ways of working. Further Information Corporate/Local responsibilities & requirements You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI: • Code of Conduct • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy • Health and Safety policy • Data Protection policy Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager. The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world class innovation and collaboration opportunities and their skills and knowledge through accessing a wide catalogue of training & development, including professional registration with the Science Council. In addition, MRC (part of UKRI) provides its community of employees access to a whole host of useful benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have disclosed they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs. We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.