Research Support Analyst

Our client, a market-leading manufacturer, is seeking a Research Support Analyst to join their established team at their R&D facility near Southampton.

The role will involve the following responsibilities:
Research Support:

• Assist the Research Specialist with various tasks, including:
  • Authenticating research samples.
  • Sorting research samples into appropriate categories.
  • Scanning and inputting results into both internal and external systems.
  • Identifying and correcting discrepancies in work.
  • Managing and prioritizing tasks based on origin, deadlines, and other factors.
  • Communicating with the team about the receipt of research samples to ensure workload and deadline planning.
  • Offering support to team members with pending tasks.

General Administration Support:

• Handle administrative duties such as:
  • Receiving and processing samples.
  • Entering data into the internal database.
  • Managing the destruction of samples according to internal policies.
  • Ordering office supplies.
  • Filing paperwork and samples.
  • Assisting with internal archiving processes.
  • Supporting stock audits.

Requirements:

• Comfortable handling tobacco and non-tobacco products, including vapes.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in computing, particularly with in-house databases, and skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a flexible approach.
• A positive, can-do attitude and an inquisitive mindset.
• Able to perform tasks according to established plans and quality standards.
• Reliability and attention to detail are essential, as the role requires adherence to legislative and border regulations for completing paperwork and logging activities.