Administrative Assistant (Onsite - Torrance, CA)

Danaher Corporation • Brea, CA • 1h ago

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Phenomenex, one of Danaher's (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

Phenomenex isn't your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily reception-related duties, but with a heavy emphasis on office management, vendor management, and event planning/execution. This role will also assist the Executive Assistant in supporting the executive team with various tasks.

This position reports to the Administrative Manager & Executive Assistant and is part of the Administrative Team located onsite in our Torrance, CA office.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Support the executive team by managing administrative needs, including expense reports, team requests, and planning and executing onsite and offsite events, including philanthropy initiatives.

Co-manage administrative form requests, food and event services, office supplies, and small office-related projects.

Manage front desk reception by greeting customers, vendors, and associates, handling call transfers, and reviewing, organizing, scanning, and distributing mail and faxes.

The essential requirements of the job include:

3+ years' work experience in administrative support

2+ years' experience using Microsoft 365 (Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

2+ years working in corporate culture

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 25 pounds

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Event planning

Working with executives

Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

The hourly range for this role is $29.00 - $35.00. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com .

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com .

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