Administrative Assistant - Ansa Biotechnologies

About Ansa Biotechnologies: 

Ansa Biotechnologies is an innovative biotech company dedicated to developing a revolutionary DNA synthesis platform. Our dynamic and innovative team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of science to create impactful solutions. 

Position Overview: 

Ansa Biotechnologies seeks a highly organized and proactive Part-Time Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in administrative support, hospitality, and event planning. This individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office and the success of company events. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Office Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, including managing supplies, ordering company promotional materials, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring a well-organized and efficient workplace. 

• Clerical Duties: Perform various clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, and managing office records to ensure smooth and efficient administration operations. 

• Event Planning: Plan and execute company events, meetings, and team-building activities. Coordinate logistics, catering, and other event-related needs to ensure successful outcomes. 

• Administrative Support: Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and handle correspondence as needed. Aid in preparing reports, presentations, and other documents. 

• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for office-related inquiries and ensure clear and effective communication across the team. 

• Technology: Use MS Office Suite, Zoom, Google Workspace, Slack, and other relevant applications to support office operations and communication. 

• Manage Vendors: Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee vendor performance to ensure that office needs are met cost-effectively and promptly. 

• Problem Solving: Address any office-related issues promptly and efficiently. Adapt to changing needs and responsibilities with agility and a solutions-oriented mindset. 

• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism, ensuring the security of confidential data. 

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience in office management and event planning/hospitality. 

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Zoom, Google Workspace, Slack, and other relevant applications. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. 

• Problem-solving abilities and flexibility in adapting to changing work duties. 

• A proactive and self-motivated attitude. 

Working Hours: 

This is a part-time, 20-25 hours per week, hourly position with flexible working hours. Specific days and times will be discussed during the interview process. 

Compensation:

$33-$40 per hour, depending upon experience.

Ansa Biotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
 
At Ansa, we're building a community of intelligent and passionate people that will help us change biotechnology research with our enzymatic DNA synthesis technology. We believe that challenging and trusting one another, and continuously learning are essential to our success. We believe that building diverse, inclusive, and psychologically safe spaces are essential to a community culture that yields the happiest colleagues and friends, and the highest quality research.
 
As we are growing rapidly, this is an ever present goal: hiring the best people while building diversity in thought, experience, and background within our team. While the biotechnology space can feel limited in BIPOC, non-binary, and even female representation, we endeavor to make hiring decisions that will continue to grow and support our team in the direction of cultural diversity and sustainability.
 

To learn more about our team, mission, and additional job postings, please visit our website, ansabio.com