Customer Service Coordinator (Life Science)

Location: Birmingham (Office based)
Salary: £25,000 per annum (with review after probation)
Opportunities for progression into sales | Supportive training environment | Long-established company

Are you a science graduate looking to kick-start your career in a company where your contribution really matters.

We are looking for a Customer Service Officers to join a well-established, science-led organisation passionate about providing exceptional service to their clients across the lab supplies and life sciences sector.

You'll be working alongside a collaborative, down to earth team who care about what they do, in a varied role where no two days are quite the same.

There's a strong progression path into technical sales for those who are commercially minded, but just as much support for someone who wants to stay in a customer service or operations route too.

What you'll be doing:

• Processing and analysing sales orders


• Preparing accurate customer quotations and managing price lists


• Providing exceptional support to internal teams and field sales (e.g.
  
  managing follow-ups, sample requests, appointments)


• Investigating and resolving customer queries (including technical issues)


• Taking ownership of customer complaints and ensuring successful resolutions


• Supporting continuous improvement by suggesting new ideas and efficiencies


• Raising purchase orders and coordinating delivery expectations


• Supporting office support and finance tasks (invoicing, remittance advice, credit control)

What you'll need:

• A Life Science degree


• Strong communication skills written and verbal


• Confident IT skills, especially MS Excel


• A proactive, helpful attitude and a genuine interest in customer service


• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team


• A positive, curious mindset and a willingness to get stuck in!

What's in it for you?

• Starting salary of £25,000, reviewed after probation


• Clear development pathway - with potential to move into sales if that's your interest


• Full support and training from a friendly, knowledgeable team


• Modern, well-equipped office with parking, a kitchen and on-site gym


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown


• Pension scheme


• A business that values its people and gives you room to grow

If you're keen to build your career in a meaningful, science-led environment and want to join a company where you'll be supported from day one, we'd love to hear from you.