Lab & Office Operations & Events Coordinator

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (3 weeks)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contributions

Home office and internet reimbursement

Commuting support

Tuition assistance

Onsite with occasional remoteflexibil

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an organized Lab & Office Coordinator to join our team. You’ll help create a welcoming workplace and support daily operations with a hands-on approach.

Key responsibilities include coordinating visits and events, planning intern programs, managing office services, and collaborating with HR, IT, Facilities, and Property Management to keep MERL running smoothly. Remote flexibility is possible when feasible.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in administration, office coordination, hospitality, or a similar role.
• A bachelor's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive visits, meetings, seminars, interviews, and events.
• Plan intern programs, employee events, weekly socials, volunteer activities, and other culture-building initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, including purchasing, vendor relationships, catering, and office services.
• Work closely with HR, IT, Facilities, and Property Management to keep the laboratory running smoothly.
• Coordinate the laboratory's shared calendar, meetings, and events.
• Provide administrative and operational support across the organization.
• Support MERL's communications and social media initiatives.
• Bring new ideas, solve problems, and continuously improve how we work.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Event coordination

Administrative support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an organized Lab & Office Coordinator to join our team. You’ll help create a welcoming workplace and support daily operations with a hands-on approach.

Key responsibilities include coordinating visits and events, planning intern programs, managing office services, and collaborating with HR, IT, Facilities, and Property Management to keep MERL running smoothly. Remote flexibility is possible when feasible.