Research Administrator (Maternity Cover) – Human Genetics – Wellcome Sanger Institute – England

If you think you have the attributes, skills and experience that we are looking for, please read on to find out more about being a Research Administrator at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

Essential Skills
Previous scientific experience or qualification
Previous experience of working in a science programme or equivalent environment
Proven experience of effective communication with internal and external customers
Provide experience of coordinating briefing materials across a range of subjects
Experience of producing, managing, and reporting on budgets
Knowledge and understanding of scientific third party funding
Ability to apply project management methodology as required
Exceptional organiser with the ability to prioritise and manage work load
Excellent IT skills
Well-developed negotiating and influencing skills
Ability to write and structure reports
Taking minutes
Excellent attention to detail
Clear understanding of issues of confidentiality
Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
Solution focused
Able to work effectively under pressure
Ability to work flexible hours on occasion as and when the work demands
Other information
The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a charitably funded research centre and committed to training the next generation of genome scientists. Focused on understanding the role of genetics in health and disease and a world leader in the genomic revolution, our mission is to use genome sequences to advance understanding of human and pathogen biology in order to improve human health. We aim to provide results that can be translated into diagnostics, treatments or therapies that reduce global health burdens. Our science is large-scale and organised into Programmes, led by our Faculty who conceive and deliver our science, and supported by our Scientific Operations teams responsible for all data production pipelines at the Institute.

Our Campus:
Set over 125 acres, the stunning and dynamic Wellcome Genome Campus is the biggest aggregate concentration of people in the world working on the common theme of Genomes and BioData. It brings together a diverse and exceptional scientific community, committed to delivering life-changing science with the reach, scale and imagination to pursue some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

Our Benefits:
Our employees have access to a comprehensive range of benefits and facilities including:
Group Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Private Health Insurance
25 days annual leave, increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30
Family friendly environment including options for flexible and part-time working, a childcare voucher scheme, Campus Nursery and Summer holiday club
Two days paid Employee Volunteering Leave a year
Employee Discount Scheme
Campus Gym, tennis courts and sports hall plus a range of dining facilities
Active Campus Sports and Social Club
Free Campus Bus Service
Genome Research Limited hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.
Please include a covering letter and CV with your application. Closing date for applications: 21st July 2019.
Candidates should be available for interview between 25th and 31st July 2019

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