Administrative Assistant

Orano Projects Limited; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Training & Development opportunities

Job summary

Orano Projects Limited in Plano, Texas, seeks an Administrative Specialist to support daily operations and serve as the main contact for visitors and staff. You will manage front desk activities, oversee mail, inventory, and office services, and assist with events and internal communications.

The role requires a High Diploma/GED and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with duties including coordinating vendors, maintaining a welcoming lobby, and supporting leadership with administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience with record-keeping and administrative filing.
• Ability to work under deadlines and maintain professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for reception and front desk operations.
• Greet visitors, verify information, and coordinate with staff on arrivals.
• Monitor safety issues and escalate concerns as needed.
• Receive and distribute mail; maintain a clean front office environment.
• Support Receiving department as needed; coordinate vendors and service providers.
• Plan and coordinate company events and internal communications.
• Create, monitor, and manage office service requests and work orders.
• Perform light upkeep of shared spaces to maintain a professional environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-Tasking

Customer Oriented

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

High Diploma/GED

Job description

Orano Med has developed new processes for producing high-purity lead-212, a rare radioactive isotope. Lead-212 is currently at the heart of promising research projects in nuclear medicine to develop new treatments against cancer. The innovative approach, known as targeted alpha therapy (TAT), recognizes and destroys cancer cells while limiting the impact on nearby healthy cells.

The Administrative Specialist supports the daily operations of the facility and serves as the primary point of contact for visitors, employees, and incoming communications. This role provides administrative support to leadership, maintains a professional and welcoming front-office environment, coordinates office operations, and manages office inventory and supplies.

Key Responsibilities:

Reception and Front Desk Operations

• Provide coverage for the reception desk and front entrance.
• Greet all visitors promptly and professionally upon arrival.
• Verify visitor information and notify the appropriate personnel of their arrival.
• Monitor visitor activity and **escalate** safety or security concerns as needed.
• Communicate with internal teams regarding visitors, deliveries, and front desk activities.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate departments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception and lobby area.
• Provide backup support for the Receiving department as needed.

Pest Control Coordination

• Conduct weekly pest control inspections and document pest activity.
• Escort the pest control service provider during scheduled monthly inspections and maintain accurate records of findings.
• Coordinate with internal teams and the pest control vendor to address and resolve pest-related issues.

Administrative and Office Operations

• Manage office supply inventory and replenish supplies as needed.
• Maintain breakroom and copy room supplies and ensure these areas remain clean and organized.
• Coordinate office vendors and service providers.
• Plan and coordinate company events, meetings, and employee engagement activities.
• Prepare company announcements, newsletters, and other internal communications.
• Create, monitor, and manage office-related service requests and work orders.
• Perform light, routine upkeep of shared office spaces to maintain a professional work environment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to other departments as needed.
• Assist with special projects and other office operations initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher-level position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High Diploma/GED
• 3-5 years of directly applicable experience

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Microsoft Office
• Strong Interpersonal Skills / Customer Oriented
• Multi-Tasking Abilities, attention to detail, organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills
• Record-keeping skills
• Ability to work on a deadline

Differentiating Qualification(s):

Prior administrative assistance experience

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
• Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• Numerous Training and Development opportunities
• and more…

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.

Orano's activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.

In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.