Summary

This part-time assistant will provide office support for Myriant’s R&D; Facility. The successful individual will be responsible for performing various office and lab tasks that contribute to the daily operations of the lab.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain front desk- greet visitors, answer incoming calls
• Receive & distribute mail
• Maintains Excel spreadsheets for various budgets
• Order and stock office/kitchen supplies
• Assists with shipping and receiving for R&D;
• Assists in maintaining database and reference books for lab chemicals (MSDS)
• Match bills and orders for lab supplies and send to Myriant Corporate HQ for processing.
• Assists in meeting set up and break down (tables and food arrangements)
• Ensures that boxes, paper and other shipping materials are recycled and/or disposed of properly
• Assists in maintaining general lab safety procedures
• May be other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong organization and communication skills
• Previous office experience preferred
• Familiar with office equipment and phone systems
• Ability to multi-task
• Some lifting of over 25lbs may be required at times
• Reliable

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• R&D; Office Environment
• Preferred hours are Monday - Friday, 9AM - 2PM