Salesforce Administrator

About Discovery Life Sciences: Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.

Position Summary:

Discovery is looking for a talented and passionate Salesforce Administrator to join our dynamic team. As a Salesforce Administrator, you will provide administrative and technical support for our Salesforce.com ecosystem. This role combines hands-on technical support with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer an exciting and collaborative work environment where you can unleash your creativity and make a real impact.

A Day in the Life of a Salesforce Administrator at Discovery Life Sciences: 

• Design, implement, and maintain user access controls, including profiles, permission sets, and role hierarchy
• Build and optimize Salesforce automation using Flow Builder, workflow rules, and approval processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve user access issues and system challenges
• Manage and maintain Salesforce data integrity, including imports, exports, and data quality initiatives
• Support integrations and data feeds between Salesforce and external systems
• Test and validate system enhancements in sandbox and production environments
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable Salesforce solutions

Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience): 

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce Administrator
• Demonstrated experience managing user permissions, profiles, roles, and permission sets
• Proven experience building Salesforce automation using Flow Builder (required)
• Strong understanding of Salesforce data model, security architecture, and best practices
• Experience with data management (imports, exports, deduplication, data quality)
• Salesforce Administrator Certification (ADM 201) or actively working toward certification
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Key Responsibilities: 

• Own and maintain Salesforce security model, ensuring appropriate access and compliance across users and teams

• Develop and enhance automations (Flows, Process Builder migrations, validation rules) to improve efficiency and reduce manual work

• Configure and customize Salesforce, including objects, fields, page layouts, record types, and reports

• Perform user provisioning, deactivation, and ongoing access audits

• Support release management, including testing and deployment of new functionality

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system improvements

• Train and support end-users to increase adoption and effective platform usage

Compensation and Benefits:

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. Your annual salary is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package options, including a free dental, vision package, life insurance, and disability coverage which start on your first day of employment. 
• This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es).  These incentives are discretionary. 
• 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment.
• Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications and tuition. 
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity. 
• Team-building activities and social events. 
• Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.

Location, work hours, and application details:

• This position is located in the US, with a strong preference for those in the southeast region. 

We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.

The Discovery Life Sciences Talent Acquisition team proudly manages and represents all Discovery recruitment activities. We respectfully request that third party staffing agencies refrain from submitting candidates or soliciting meetings to discuss recruiting services.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorships of any applicant work visas at this time.

 

Apply Now to join our team!
Visit dls.com/careers for more details.

 

 

 

 

The tasks, duties, and responsibilities listed in this position description are not exhaustive.  The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities.  Equivalent experience, skills and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description.  The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.  Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.  Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.

 

Discovery Life Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

 

 

 

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