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Laboratory Administrator required on a temporary basis, based in Greater Manchester. Ideal candidates will have proven experience of using SAP and procurement systems.

Title: Laboratory Administrator

Location: Greater Manchester

Term: Temporary

Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

SRG are working with a leading company that develop and manufacture specialist chemicals. They are currently looking to hire a temporary Laboratory Administrator to join their technical team based in Greater Manchester. This role will involve providing support to the wider technical team, ensuring the efficient operation of the laboratory. SAP experience is desirable, as well as experience of inventory and procurement systems, as well as gathering documentation.

Working hours: 8am - 4pm with flexibility, totalling 33.65 hours per week.

Role / Description

Dispatching samples to customers, partners and other business sites, as requested by the technical and commercial teams
Help manage the sample inventory, arranging for disposal of old samples, checking stocks of standard supplies and booking incoming samples into the inventory management system
Ordering of all chemicals and consumables for the technical team
Liaising with suppliers in order to source required raw materials
Managing the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory
Help to manage safety documentation, including co-ordinating the reviewing of critical documents
Process transactions in SAP necessary to support the above duties
Assist in the lab as required, with specific emphasis on helping to prepare samples required for dispatch
Maintain good housekeeping and conform to all HSE&S procedures in own work area and shared areas of labsRequirements

Immediate availability, or available at short notice
Proven experience of SAP and/or inventory and procurement systems is desirable
High attention to detail

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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Keywords: admin, administrator, administration, supply chain, invoicing, SAP, orders, ordering, processing samples, logistics, inventory, SDS, procurement, sample management, incoming goods, outgoing goods, data processing

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