Job Description

JOB TITLE:

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 administrator is to support the planning, co-ordination, management and delivery of multiple external quality assessment (EQA) schemes within the project management team.

The individual will also be responsible for general administrative tasks to support QCMD activities as required.

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 whilst managing tight deadlines is essential.

Primary Responsibilities

Support the EQA Project function by providing comprehensive and quality administration / project support and undertake project work as required

Create and maintain electronic project files, trackers, reports

Prepare/support generation of documents for manufacture, testing, labelling, panel assembly, shipping and related documents

Ensure that all appropriate project documentation is in place and kept up to-date

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

Act as a point of contact within the function and specific project delivery

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 (min 1year)

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

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 range - Dependent on experience

Pension

On-site parking

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 22,285.00 per year

Work Location: In person