Job Summary

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and motivated Administrative Assistant to support a medium to large team or a senior level manager. Under increasingly limited supervision, they perform a wide variety of administrative functions related to the production, receiving, shipping, and inventory of specialty silicone products to ensures timeliness and accuracy in applicable tasks.

This full-time, direct hire opportunity is located at our Bakersfield, CA facility. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment with daily deadlines, have experience working in an office as an administrative assistant, a keen eye for detail and enjoy working with a team to achieve common goals - let's talk!

The team

Avantor’s Biomaterials and Operations team is a member of our NuSil Technology business unit. This particular team supports accuracy of product shipping and receiving.

Work Schedule: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday

What we’re looking for

• Education:  One year certificate from college or technical school, , or equivalent combination of education AND experience a must.
• Experience: one to two years related experience and/or training.  MS WORD/EXCEL/POWER POINT, clerical typing (at least 45WPM), use of computer keyboard and 10-key calculators experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of process production activities in a chemical or mechanical manufacturing environment preferred
• Prior experience at NuSil a plus

How you will thrive and create an impact

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support by conducting research, preparing reports, and handling requests for information.

• May create and/or track department employee records and established record keeping systems using paper forms and computerized programs. Works on special projects and/or spreadsheets as required.
• Will make well-grounded decisions and assessments.
• Assists with and/or maintains materials labeling program, company inventory systems and company production scheduling report and assists with technical writing and Document Control Requests as needed. 
• Collaborates with other departments to achieve production goals and product shipment requirements. Works closely with the MRP and QA groups to coordinate manufacturing and testing of materials & documentation. 
• May maintain control of area inventory by coordinating cycle counting, verifying accuracy of inventory and correcting issues and perform data entry tasks.  Research documentation within company quality system programs. 
• Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description and ensures that all manufacturing and packaging paperwork is completed accurately.  Review process reproducibility trends of applicable products and applying that knowledge to improve processes and or products.
• Supports multiple departments as required.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$34,800.00 - $58,000.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran