Department Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Join our multifaceted CDx R&D team as a Department Administrative Assistant, where you'll play a key role in keeping our operations running efficiently. Your ability to handle a variety of tasks, from prioritizing office spaces to coordinating events and handling calendars, will ensure our team stays on track and focused. This is an excellent opportunity for a meticulous professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This opportunity requires 100% on-site support

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle office supplies, maintain organization in supply cabinets and office areas, and distribute incoming mail.

• Coordinate with IT and hiring managers to set up workspaces and prepare new hire training materials.

• Collaborate with workplace services and IT to plan and prioritize events.

• Facilitate communication and coordination between departments and external parties.

• Schedule meetings, take notes, and own the calendar for the CDx R&D AVP.

• Arrange travel, process invoices, and handle receipts in compliance with company policies.

• Act as backup for pathology services, leading shipping and courier services with external vendors and consultants.

• Provide support to project management with minor tasks as needed.

• Handle confidential and critical tasks with integrity and discretion.

• Interact expertly and optimally with personnel at all interpersonal levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience or Master's Degree or equivalent.
  Higher education, niche training/certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Typically requires at least 3+ years of proven experience.

• Strong organizational and time management skills; event management experience is a plus.

• Broad knowledge of departmental policies, practices, and procedures.

• Proficiency in personal computer software, online applications, and office equipment.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, good judgment, integrity, and subtlety.

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.

Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel RequiredNo

ScheduleSchedule:Full time

ShiftDay

DurationNo End Date

Job FunctionAdministration