Background
Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.
Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 40 novel pre-clinical and 22 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 170 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, fibrotic diseases and more. To find out more, please visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com.
About SB Drug Discovery
Recently acquired by Sygnature Discovery, SB Drug Discovery is a leader in the delivery of high-quality cell lines and execution of robust cell-based assays against a broad range of molecular targets.
At SB Drug Discovery, our services, built on expertise amassed across more than 20 years of global project work, help quickly generate trustworthy data and accelerate the discovery of novel therapeutics. Known globally for our cell line generation expertise, delivering challenging target solutions and in-depth functional characterization, our focus is on working with partners to expedite discovery research.
About the role
Reporting to the Laboratory Operations Manager, the Facilities and Procurement Administrator will play a pivotal role in supporting our scientists, ensuring they have the resources they need to carry out scientific research within our well-equipped and cutting-edge laboratories. The role holder will also help to coordinate key deliveries relating to the research and discovery of novel drug compounds.
Role responsibilities:
Procurement:
- Processing orders, including:
- Raising purchase orders (scientific reagents)
- Placing orders with suppliers
- Sourcing
- Matching delivery notes to invoices – dealing with shortages, damages and any discrepancies.
- Liaising with suppliers (order follow up, researching comparisons, etc)
- General admin work – filing, answering phones, receipt of deliveries.
- Dealing with incoming enquiries.
- Ad hoc duties as required.
- Managing scientific licences, reporting and correlation of accurate records relevant to company procedures.
Facilities:
- Monitoring, ordering and replenishment of non-scientific consumables, e.g. stationery, provisions, cleaning products, etc
- Reconciliation of facilities order queries with suppliers and/or Finance
- Inputting and managing equipment maintenance records, including PAT testing & PPM
- Maintenance of Safety Training Records, e.g. H&S/Fire/First Aid, etc
- Control and facilitation of the archiving of company record
- Coordination and reception of external Facilities visitors, e.g. contractors, engineers, suppliers, etc
- Supporting the Laboratory Technician team in various ad-hoc administrative activities
- Taking minutes in weekly facilities meetings
Candidate requirements:
- A can-do, enthusiastic work attitude
- Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
- Experience working in an administrative environment would be beneficial
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- The ability to work to deadlines in a safe and efficient manner
- The ability to prioritise tasks
- Great attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- Flexible and able to work independently
- A willingness to learn
Benefits
Here at Sygnature Discovery, we take pride in offering an excellent training and benefits package. As a valued employee, you will be entitled to:
- 23 days annual leave (rising with service) plus 11 bank holidays, and buy/sell scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Sygnature Group Pension Scheme
- 1 paid volunteer day per year
- A host of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why Sygnature Discovery
At Sygnature Discovery, we embody excellence in everything we do. From pioneering research to ground-breaking discoveries, we set the standard for scientific innovation. But it's collaboration that truly defines us. Across continents and disciplines, we unite to solve complex challenges, driven by a shared passion for improving lives worldwide.
We understand the importance of creating a work environment that empowers you to thrive. That’s why we have fostered a culture of collaboration and support, providing pathways for both professional and personal development. This includes a diverse range of bespoke training and development designed to accelerate both your personal and career growth.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel empowered to bring their true selves to work.
If you’re interested in joining a company that places people at the heart of its business, please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. Please do not submit your application to this email address.
