Company Description

For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

Do you currently work in a logistic, warehouse or customer service-based environment and looking to progress your career? Here at our Cambridge head office at abcam we are recruiting for an Apprenticeship Laboratory Logistics Lead.

Roles and responsibilities will include being responsible for supplier and internal customer query resolution, oversee and supervise the daily duties carried out by the Lab Logistics team. Accountable for new starter training and refresher training when applicable within Lab Logistics. Regular collaboratation with the Lab Logistics Manager. Providing summaries of workflow to team members and department managers. Monitor and maintain Lab Logistics Stock.

Lab Logistics stock 15,000 units weekly and support the Labs by storing and delivering 2000 units of consumables and raw materials weekly as necessary. Time management is key as complex orders can be requested and organising the team to do these around the daily activity will be necessary.

Qualifications

You will enjoy adapting to a changing environment and have a strong attention to detail. An effective communicator with a customer-focused approach along with the ability to build cross-functional relationships.

The successful applicant will be dedicated to providing an excellent service to customers while being agile and supervising the Lab Logistics team.

Desirable but not essential is the ability to identify and implement lean manufacturing with previous experience of being responsible for a workflow that has individuals working towards a common goal.

This role will also offer the successful applicant an opportunity to complete an appropriate apprenticeship program to gain a qualification to support your growth with Abcam.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to be a part of a fast-paced, growing business with the vision to become the most influential company and best-loved brand in life sciences, please apply now!

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter, which is why in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing.

This includes our award-winning share scheme, 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.

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