Lab Front Desk & Admin Pro — Reception & Office Ops

Talentify; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO / Vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to manage the front desk, handle calls and emails, and support lab operations in Columbus, OH. The role emphasizes punctual, accurate data entry, procurement tasks, and coordinating with the operations team.

The position is onsite with standard business hours. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of admin experience, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and a professional, courteous demeanor.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of administrative experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook, including data entry and calendar management.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to interact professionally with clients and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage front desk with a professional demeanor.
• Answer and route inbound calls and emails to appropriate teams.
• Process purchase orders and handle vendor communications.
• Coordinate building maintenance and office equipment repairs.
• Prepare client invoices and maintain accurate records in Excel.
• Maintain organized reception and office areas and support lab staff as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Reception/front desk

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team coordination

Client interaction

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to manage the front desk, handle calls and emails, and support lab operations in Columbus, OH. The role emphasizes punctual, accurate data entry, procurement tasks, and coordinating with the operations team.

The position is onsite with standard business hours. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of admin experience, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and a professional, courteous demeanor.