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Sr Administrative Assistant - Central Labs

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Administrative Assistant - Central Labs

Brussels, Belgium

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

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Our Global Central Labs combines the expertise of a leading CRO, Clinical Research Services with global central labs that are among the world's largest dedicated exclusively to clinical trials.

Major Job Responsibilities

Provides administrative support performing the day-to-day administrative functions including planning, organizing and scheduling.

A day in the Life:

  • Composes, copies and distributes correspondence and memoranda, reports, documents, forms and tables as requested
  • Inventories, orders and distributes office supplies
  • Sorts and distributes incoming mail, correspondence and other printed material
  • Sets up, organizes and maintains correspondence files and other departmental records
  • Arranges travel schedule and reservations and prepares expense reports and ensures submission
  • Assists in preparation of presentations by compiling and preparing materials as needed
  • Coordinates details of onsite and offsite meetings and conferences including catering needs
  • Cooperates and coordinates with administrative assistants in other departments to handle temporary work overloads and fill in for temporary absences
  • Back up for front of house if there are no one on reception

Keys to Success:

Education and Experience:
• High school/secondary school graduate or professional certification
• Previous clerical or administrative experience (comparable to 0-2 years)
• Or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of administrative procedures and organization systems.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills.
  • Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to identify and set priorities and effectively perform a variety of task simultaneously.
  • Ability to deal professionally with highly confidential information and matters.
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Positive attitude and ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization
  • English and Dutch proficienc

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Client-provided location(s): Zaventem, Belgium
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01271876
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program