Receptionist

Position Overview

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and people-orientated Receptionist to join our team in Cork. As the first point of contact for participants, visitors and callers, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment while also supporting the smooth running of daily office operations. This part-time role will be approximately 20 hours per week, spread across 4 days (Monday to Thursday), working from 7:00am to 12:00pm each day. The position also involves some administrative responsibilities, including assistance with processing invoices.

This is a fixed term contract of 1 year.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome study participants and visitors, ensuring a professional and positive first impression.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.
• Manage the reception area to maintain a tidy and professional environment.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and correspondence.
• Reschedule appointments as needed.
• Support internal teams with administrative tasks as required.
• Assist with basic finance administration, including processing invoices and liaising with accounts when needed.
• Uphold confidentiality and data protection standards in line with company policies.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a reception, front-of-house, clinical/healthcare setting or administrative role is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a friendly, approachable manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in processing invoices or basic finance administration would be an advantage.

About Atlantia Clinical Trials

Atlantia Clinical Trials is a leading provider of human clinical research services, with over a decade of experience conducting high-quality studies across a wide range of health areas. The organization is committed to delivering robust scientific results with a strong emphasis on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and data integrity.

With state-of-the-art clinical sites located in both Ireland and the United States, Atlantia supports multicentre, multinational trials across a variety of study designs. Its infrastructure and experienced, ICH-GCP certified team allow for comprehensive project management and execution, ensuring data collection is consistent, reliable, and aligned with study protocols.

Key therapeutic and research areas include healthy ageing, gastrointestinal function and disorders, sports performance and physical activity, nutrition, cognitive health and stress, cardiovascular health, metabolic syndrome, immune function, bone and joint health, and the microbiome across multiple body sites—including the gut, skin, vagina, and oral cavity.

A significant portion of Atlantia’s research focuses on microbiome therapeutics and bioactive ingredients in both healthy and clinical populations. This includes studies involving live biotherapeutic products (LBPs), prebiotic fibers, probiotic strains, and various other investigational products.

Applications close on Friday the 10th of October.