Scientific Programme Administrator at EMQN CIC

Have you got experience of working as an assistant healthcare scientist (HCS) or technologist? Do you have an interest in improving the quality of healthcare? Then consider joining the EMQN CIC team.

Our company

EMQN CIC is an internationally respected, UKAS-accredited provider of External Quality Assessment (EQA) services, with >3000 member laboratories in 85 countries. EQA is an essential requirement for any laboratory seeking to attain laboratory accreditation and is a vital component of good clinical governance. EMQN CIC monitors global laboratory performance in diagnostic molecular genetics, molecular pathology, and technical laboratory testing processes. As a community interest company, EMQN CIC is also able to reinvest in our network to provide new EQA schemes, educational activities and to support the development of best practice guidance for our members.

Based on the Manchester Science Park, EMQN CIC has both office and laboratory facilities and retains close links with the Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine (MCGM), one of the leading centres for genomics in Europe. 

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join EMQN CIC as a full-time Scientific Programme Administrator. We are seeking an appropriately qualified, self-motivated, and enthusiastic healthcare scientist or technologist to support our scientific team. Flexibility, good communication, good practical laboratory skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential attributes. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small friendly team maintaining existing international services and supporting the development and delivery of EQA. 

As a Scientific Programme Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the preparation and manufacture of EQA samples in accordance with EMQN CIC protocols and policies including booking in, aliquoting, labelling of samples, and maintaining laboratory records.
• Assisting with stock control of laboratory consumables and reagents, and participation in laboratory housekeeping activities.
• Assisting with preparing the EMQN website for the assessment of EQA results.
• Assisting in the preparation of scientific reports including generating basic statistics, preparing graphs and formatting.
• Assisting with gathering of data for scientific publications.
• Assisting with the logistics associated with the services provided by EMQN CIC.

This post will be varied and challenging. The successful individual is expected to use their own initiative and to promote good working relationships with colleagues. A small amount of travel may be required. In return, you’ll find that we’re committed to development and training for all staff and offer flexibility to allow some remote working. We offer generous benefits / salary package, and contributory pension scheme.

Want to know more about the job?

• Job Type: Scientific Programme Administrator (DOWNLOAD from https://www.emqn.org/scientific-programme-administrator/)
• Location: Manchester, UK
• Contract type & working pattern: Permanent, Full-Time – 37.5 hrs per week
• Salary: £27,745 - £30,529 per annum 

For an informal chat you should contact Victoria Williams or Rebecca Goodall (Tel: +44.161.757.1591, email victoria.williams@emqn.org/ rebecca.goodall@emqn.org).

EMQN CIC reserves the right to close this post once enough applications have been submitted. 

Closing date for applications 10th February 2023.

Interview type / date: Face-to-face or remote, 24th February 2023.

Important note on references for employment history

References will not be sought unless a candidate has been successfully selected following interview. All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment (if relevant to applicant) Therefore, collecting reference information we will ask you for the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment (if relevant to applicant). Failure to complete this may result in your application not being processed.

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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