CellsBin - Office Manager

Connecticut Innovations; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Innovations is seeking an exceptional Office Manager & Executive Assistant to work directly with the CEO and help keep the executive office organized, responsive, and operating efficiently. You will manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, travel, correspondence, and follow-ups, and coordinate internal and external engagements with discretion.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in high-responsibility administrative roles, outstanding communication, strong judgment, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or similar high-responsibility administrative role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, discretion, and ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, dependable, and comfortable working independently.
• Proficiency with modern productivity and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, priorities, correspondence, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, visitors, travel, and company events.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, vendors, supplies, records, and administrative needs.
• Track important action items and ensure commitments, deadlines, and follow-ups are completed.
• Prepare and organize documents, presentations, meeting materials, and executive communications.
• Handle sensitive company and executive information with exceptional discretion and confidentiality.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent work

Productivity tools

Job description

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovations’ vibrant community of innovators?

Connecticut Innovations (CI) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm. We proudly support a growing portfolio of over 250 high-impact companies across life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

• CellsBin® — Revealing the Rare Cells That Shape Human Health is backed by CI and other top-tier investors, and they are growing their team!!

CellsBin Overview

CellsBin is a tech-bio company advancing precision medicine through cutting-edge rare-cell detection and analysis. Backed by prestigious investors, we develop scalable, intuitive platforms that unlock new insights into cell behavior for diagnostics and therapeutic monitoring. Our first application empowers cell therapy developers to non-invasively track therapeutic cells, assess efficacy, and detect complications early, driving safer, more effective treatments

Cellsbin® is seeking an exceptional Office Manager & Executive Assistant to work directly with the CEO and help keep the company and executive office organized, responsive, and operating efficiently. This role requires a team player who is motivated to help their colleagues and enjoys working collaboratively on a variety of projects. The successful candidate will be a problem solver with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can adapt to changing circumstances.

The ideal candidate is someone the CEO can trust to take ownership, anticipate needs, bring structure to a fast-moving environment, and consistently get things done.

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, priorities, correspondence, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, visitors, travel, and company events.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, vendors, supplies, records, and administrative needs.
• Track important action items and ensure commitments, deadlines, and follow-ups are completed.
• Prepare and organize documents, presentations, meeting materials, and executive communications.
• Handle sensitive company and executive information with exceptional discretion and confidentiality.
• Proactively identify administrative needs and resolve issues before they become distractions.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or similar high-responsibility administrative role.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, discretion, and ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, dependable, and comfortable working independently.
• Strong proficiency with modern productivity and collaboration tools.

Connecticut Innovations and their portfolio companies are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.