Job Description

I am looking for a Research Project Officer to work in the education sector - working for a well established institute. This is to cover a 6 month contract however could possibly be extended.

You will provide professional and efficient project and administrative support to ongoing melanoma and skin cancer projects. The post holder will provide logistical and administrative support for projects in pathology including tracing and documentation of medical records and histopathology reports and with epidemiological aspects including liaison with medical practitioners or their staff, and cancer registries. Using established protocols and procedures and with appropriate training where required, plan and execute own work after discussion with the Group Leader.

You are required to have a Degree in a biosciences discipline (or equivalent research experience)
Experience of working independently and in a team
Previous experience working in a clinical/research arena
Experience of using initiative to complete tasks
Previous experience working in an administrative or project assistant role

It is also required that you are computer literate, familiarity with Microsoft office package, in particular Outlook, Word and Excel and in particular Access or similar database software
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Good attention to detail and an ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, accurate comprehensive record-keeping
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, juggle multiple tasks and work to deadlines
Use of initiative and ability to work unsupervised and independently

Salary is in the range £20,404 - £33,208
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Please call Emma on 0161 228 6245 or email your CV
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