Employer: Phenomenex & Angela
Position: Administrative Assistant
Salary Pay: $27 – $35 an hour
Job Type: Full-time
Work location: Remote(US and Canada-based applicants)
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Phenomenex, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily reception-related duties but with a heavy emphasis on office management, vendor management, and event planning/execution. This role will also assist the Executive Assistant in supporting the executive team with various tasks.
This position reports to the Administrative Manager & Executive Assistant and is part of the Administrative Team located onsite in our Torrance office.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Assist Executive Assistant/Administrative Manager
- Support executive team (expense reports, team-specific requests)
- Onsite event planning and execution
- Offsite philanthropy event planning and execution
- Co-manage admin form requests
- Food service requests
- Event service requests
- Office supplies and mini-project requests
- Manage front desk reception
- Utilize the call transfer process
- Review, organize, scan, and distribute mail, faxes, and e-faxes
- Greet customers, vendors, and associates
The essential requirements of the job include:
- 1+ years of administrative work
- 2+ years experience using Microsoft 365 (Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- 2+ years working in corporate culture
- Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 25 pounds
- It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Event planning
- Working with executives
Application Process
If you are interested in this job role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!