VHIR is offering an Administrative Assistant position within NEXUS SURGICAL, part of VHIR’s Preclinical Core Facilities.
NEXUS is part of the VHIR Preclinical Core Facilities and specialises in the use and management of preclinical animal models (pig, sheep and rabbit) for research and teaching purposes, as well as anaesthesia, analgesia and resuscitation protocols, and pre- and post-operative animal care and welfare.
NEXUS also provides comprehensive preclinical imaging services and support to the relevant ethics committees. The unit holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification and AAALAC accreditation (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care).
VHIR Core Facilities provide the scientific community with access to specialised services involving preclinical and clinical models of human diseases.
More information about NEXUS services can be found on the VHIR website.
Main responsibilities and duties:
Manage and monitor the unit’s administrative and financial activities, including invoicing, purchasing, incentives, invoice approvals,



and internal account control
Support budget preparation, monitoring, and financial follow-up of the unit’s activities.
Prepare and maintain service activity reports and official statistics related to animal use, ensuring accuracy and consistency of the information
Maintain and update the unit’s website and contribute to the preparation of the annual institutional report
Provide administrative and customer support to facility users, both by telephone and in person, and manage the unit’s shared email inboxes
Support equipment quality control activities and ensure that administrative and operational activities within the area of responsibility are carried out in accordance with the unit’s quality management system
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the scope of the position.
Undertake any additional tasks within the scope of the position as assigned by the manager.
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📌 Administrative Assistant (Barcelona)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Barcelona