Overview
Administrative Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term) role at Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy.
Applications are invited for a part-time Administrative Assistant in the Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. The successful candidate will provide administrative support on the EMBRACE Study, a long-term multi-centre study that includes a collaboration looking at blood markers to aid early detection of breast cancer. The study is funded by Cancer Research UK. The role includes monitoring and maintaining stock supplies for the EMBRACE study and other related duties.
Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support on the EMBRACE Study, including data collection for a long-term multi-centre study and collaboration study related to blood markers for early detection of breast cancer.
* Monitor and maintain stock supplies for the EMBRACE study.
* Contact GPs, send blood kits to patients, and liaise with clinical genetics centres around the UK to ensure data completeness.
* Perform data entry of questionnaires and corresponding communications to hospitals for records.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication, administrative and IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Office).
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and also take initiative.
* Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* Experience in a University administration environment would be an advantage.
Details
* Employment type: Part-time
* Hours: minimum 24 hours per week; working days can be flexible, but ideally include Fridays.
* Funding: available until 31 January 2027 (in the first instance).
* Location: Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN.
* Closing Date: 09 November 2025
* Interview Date: 26 November 2025
* How to apply: Click the Apply button to register an account with our recruitment system and apply online. Please outline how you match the criteria and why you are applying, on the online application form.
* Application specifics: include details of referees (including e-mail and phone number; one referee should be your most recent line manager).
* Applicant data: for information on how your personal data is used as an applicant, see the HR data section linked in the applicant data information.
* Reference: quote RS47663 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
* Equality and inclusion: The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Administrative
* Industries: Research
The University and the Centre encourage applications from all sections of society and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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