JOB TITLE: EQA Project Administrator
LOCATION:
Unit 5, 5 Technology Terrace, Todd Campus, West of Scotland Science Park
Glasgow G20 0XA
POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Management
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
QCMD is an independent International External Quality Assessment (EQA) / Proficiency Testing (PT) organisation. QCMD provides a wide-ranging quality assessment service primarily focused on molecular infectious diseases to over 2000 participants in over 100 countries.
QCMD is dedicated to advancing the quality of molecular diagnostics through External Quality Assessment (EQA), Proficiency Testing (PT) and other supporting quality initiatives.
JOB SUMMARY:
The role of the EQA Project Administrator is to assist with project management and the generation of inputs and documentation for project gates and operational activities. The individual will also be responsible for general administrative tasks to support QCMD activities.
The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Project Teams and Senior Management. The ability to work on several diverse tasks at the same time and whilst managing tight deadlines is essential.
Primary Responsibilities
· To support the EQA Project function by providing comprehensive and quality administration / project support and to undertake project work as required
· Create and maintain electronic project files, resources, reports
· Prepare/support generation of documents for manufacture, testing, labelling, panel assembly, shipping and related documents, as required.
· Ensure that all appropriate EQA programme documentation is in place and kept up to-date
· To exercise discretion and manage workload within project time constraints
· Liaise and collaborate with other QCMD and supplier staff to ensure that EQA schemes run to predefined project timelines
· To act as a point of contact within the function and specific project delivery
· Resolve day-to-day problems independently
Other responsibilities
· Planning and prioritising workload without supervision
· Managing multiple internal and external inputs
· Working autonomously within the bounds of existing knowledge & skills
EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge and Skills
· Administration/ project management (min 1 year)
· IT literate in MS Office 365.
· Essential competence in MS Excel
· Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to prioritise workload with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
· Good interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively build a network of contacts and integrate successfully with established teams.
· Ability to communicate independently in a timely and courteous manner utilising all available communication methods including telephone, email, Teams, monthly reports, etc
· Capability to multi-task and prioritise as and when required
· Organised, methodical, quick, efficient, and reliable approach to the work
Education and Experience
· Experience of performing administrative/project management roles min 1 year
Desirable but not essential:
· HNC+ or degree. (business administration / science or science management preferred)
· Knowledge of the Quality Assurance, Quality Control and/or Life Sciences sector
Key Competencies
· Job Knowledge
· Effective Communication
· Problem Solving
· Personal Effectiveness
· Quality
Salary & benefits
Salary: Meets NMW
Dependent on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: From £22,285.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person