Administrative Assistant Intermediate I

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Provides administrative support in the department (e.g. opening mail, screening phone calls, photocopying, filing paperwork, word-processing).
• Supports department’s efforts on various activities (e.g. client visits, travel arrangements, calendars, agendas, quote letters, correspondence, documents, shipping, etc.), as appropriate.
• Reviews and proofs paperwork/documents/minutes.
• Enters, updates, and revises data for NIMS, as appropriate.
• Performs requisition and material inventory duties for the department, as appropriate.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.   

• Requires unquestionable customer service skills, meticulousness, and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of computer software (e.g. Word, Excel, FSA, etc.).
• Demonstrates ability to act independently, exercise discretion and interact with departmental staff and clients.
• Ability to learn new tasks
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently'
• High School diploma or equivalent. With 1+ years of applicable experience.

Additional Information

• Job may require long periods of time working with computer equipment in office environments.
• No heavy weight lifting required.
• Overtime and weekend work as required.
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.