Lab Admin & Front Desk Coordinator

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO/ Vacation

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Administrative Assistant Reception for its Columbus, OH laboratory team. You will manage frontline client communications, purchase orders, and essential administrative tasks in a fast-paced setting.

The role focuses on meticulous organization, professional conduct, and accurate invoicing, with onsite responsibilities and a comprehensive benefits package. This temporary contract role supports a dynamic engineering and science services company.

Qualifications

• 6 months of administrative experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Issue approved purchase orders for laboratory consumables, chemical reagents, office supplies, contractor services, and facility invoices.
• Coordinate building maintenance calls, manage office equipment servicing, and handle incoming and outgoing mail.
• Greet visitors, vendors, and couriers, ensuring all safety and non-disclosure sign-in protocols are strictly followed.
• Manage phone systems and emails, routing client inquiries regarding sample updates or testing results to the correct technical team.
• Work closely with the operations team to compile completed sample testing records and generate accurate client invoices as needed.

Skills

Administrator support

Excel data entry

Good communication skills

Administrative support

Proficiency in Outlook

Front desk management

6 months administrative experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Administrative Assistant Reception for its Columbus, OH laboratory team. You will manage frontline client communications, purchase orders, and essential administrative tasks in a fast-paced setting.

The role focuses on meticulous organization, professional conduct, and accurate invoicing, with onsite responsibilities and a comprehensive benefits package. This temporary contract role supports a dynamic engineering and science services company.