Data Coordinator - Life Sciences

Data Management Coordinator

Canary Wharf, London

Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

6 months temporary initially

£16.14 per hour, 37 hours per week

Role Purpose

To maintain the existing dictionary and forthcoming database of substance data used in medicinal products, and assist with maintenance of organisation names, addresses and associated data; and other data dictionaries as required.

This role is critical in ensuring that the data in our new substance database is of good quality, fit for purpose, and meets international standards.

Substances used in medicinal products include chemical, biological, biochemical and herbal substances.

Key responsibilities

• To add, maintain and update the substance dictionary and new substance database in a timely manner within deadlines.
• Respond to requests for addition and amendment of organisation name, address and contact data, and other reference data, within deadlines.
• Investigate appropriate information sources to ensure the accuracy, avoiding duplication, of data added to Agency system dictionaries.
• Advise on the correct use of terms within the Agency’s system dictionaries.
• Support the Digital Enablement function with administrative tasks.
• Support applying data quality improvements across a range of datasets.

Candidate

Degree in Life Sciences with a strong knowledge of Chemistry, or a degree in Chemistry with understanding of life sciences, or related background in pharmaceutical, drug discovery, pharmacology etc.

Data entry and data management skills and experience.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong knowledge of English as used in a scientific context, chemical and biological terminology etc.

Able to commute to Canary Wharf as required.