Administrative Assistant (A1479477EC) Burlington, Massachusetts

Salary: USD35 - USD35 per hour

A growing international biotechnology company is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 3+ month temporary assignment. This hybrid position pays $35/hour, works Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, and requires the ability to work onsite in Burlington, MA. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of administrative experience and is a proactive, flexible self-starter who can independently manage priorities while supporting administrative, HR, and basic IT operations. Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage complex calendars for managers and executives, including scheduling across time zones and resolving conflicts.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, visas, and detailed itineraries.
  • Prepare and reconcile expense reports, track receipts, and follow up on reimbursements.
  • Process invoices and purchase requests and maintain vendor records in partnership with Finance.
  • Coordinate internal meetings, team events, and offsites, including catering, materials, and logistics.
  • Draft correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting notes.
  • Coordinate new-hire onboarding and employee offboarding activities.
  • Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
  • Schedule interviews and coordinate logistics with candidates and hiring managers.
  • Assist with time-off tracking, payroll inputs, benefits enrollment logistics, training, and compliance documentation.
  • Support employee engagement activities and internal communications.
  • Assist with routine IT operations, including user accounts, software licenses, and equipment inventory.
  • Track IT tickets and coordinate with IT vendors as needed.
  • Assist with maintaining IT documentation, onboarding checklists, and security-related reminders.

Candidate Qualifications

  • 3+  years of administrative experience, including direct support to managers or executives.
  • Strong calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting experience.
  • Exposure to HR administration, IT support, or both.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
  • Experience with an expense management system such as Expensify, Concur, or Ramp.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential employee, financial, and business information with discretion.
  • Comfortable learning new software and assisting with basic technology-related needs.
  • Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently and identify where additional support is needed.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Biotechnology or fast-growing small to mid-sized company experience is a plus.