Administration Assistant - Career Progression into Laboratory Work

MUST DRIVE DUE TO LOCATION

Adore Recruitment is working with a well‑established company who are looking for a proactive Administration Assistant to join their busy and supportive team.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or someone local who wants to build a long-term career within a professional laboratory and office environment.

📍 Chelmsford, Essex

💷 £25,500 per annum (DOE)

🕘 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

The Role

You'll be at the heart of a fast-paced laboratory, ensuring samples and client information are processed quickly and accurately. The role involves high-volume sample booking, constant communication with clients, and supporting the lab team so testing can begin without delay.

Key duties:

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Booking high volumes of samples onto the system

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Preparing and issuing scientific reports

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Sorting and distributing post and samples

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Typing, scanning, and filing documentation

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Handling busy incoming phone lines

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General admin support across the team

About You

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Highly organised with strong attention to detail

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Confident handling data and documentation

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Comfortable in a fast-paced, high‑volume environment

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A reliable, positive team player

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Keen to learn and develop

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Must have own transport due to location

🚀 Career Progression

This role offers genuine development opportunities, including:

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Training in laboratory processes

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Learning how samples are tested

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Progression into lab-based roles

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Support to gain industry-recognised qualifications

A fantastic entry point for anyone interested in science, environmental testing, or laboratory work