Job Description

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Performs administrative/clerical tasks supporting Building 12 Varicella Bulk Manufacturing including direct support of the operations leadership team. Responsible for coordination of individual team and IPT wide activities and communications.

Primary activities will include:

• Function: Under the supervision of Director(s)/Manager(s), performs secretarial, clerical administrative and related duties.

• Equipment: Fax, duplicating equipment, printer, computer, teleconference/video equipment, delivery services, laminator.

• Responsible for fundamental administrative/clerical duties requiring analytical ability, independent judgement and problem solving skills.

• Review priorities with management as necessary.

• Responsible for mail distribution and collection, phone coverage, copying, scanning and basic expense reports and/or routine financial disbursements via SAP.

• Requires basic knowledge and understanding of SOPs for the organization and Division, as well as, specialized terminology commensurate with the position.

• Interact with internal and external customers.

• Transcribe, record, assemble, track, verify and maintain accuracy of data/ electronic records and spreadsheets.

• Coordinate regular travel arrangements, basic domestic and international.

• Write or answer routine correspondence as directed.

• Maintain daily calendars, (meeting scheduling), teleconferencing, conference room scheduling and video conferencing, accepting on behalf of management.

• Maintain databases, general and department or Division specific applications.

• Regularly perform independent basic research via basic internet and intranet searches used to prepare analysis, presentations and reports.

• Utilize SAP for ordering, expensing and purchase orders.

• Multitask daily.

• Support the HR hiring process by scheduling interviews and onboarding employees and contract staff.

• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by the department as needed.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience and Skills:

• Able to work independently

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Access)

• Minimum three (3) Administrative Assistant experience

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Previous experience with laboratory support

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

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Requisition ID:R321049