Operations Assistant

EnquBio Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EnquBio Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking an on-site Operations Assistant to support daily operations and logistics for a growing CRO.

You will help coordinate schedules, manage documentation, and assist with lab and office workflows while maintaining inventory and processing orders. The role emphasizes strong organization, analytical thinking, and customer service, with collaboration across scientific and administrative teams.

Qualifications

• Strong operations and coordination experience in a scientific, healthcare, or CRO setting.
• Solid analytical skills for tracking data and inventory.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer service orientation with prompt, professional responses.
• Experience in administrative or coordination roles handling SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules and meeting logistics for teams.
• Manage documentation and record-keeping for projects.
• Assist with laboratory and office logistics and procurement.
• Maintain inventory, prepare orders, and track supplies.
• Support basic data entry and internal/external communications.
• Assist with process improvements across operations.

Skills

Operations management

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer service

Administrative experience

Office software

Data entry

Organization

Education

Associate/Bachelor's in business or life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry tools

Job description

Company Description

EnquBio Inc. is a fully owned and operated drug development contract research organization (CRO) based in San Diego, CA. The company provides end-to-end services across discovery biology, in vitro and in vivo pharmacology, immunology, biomarkers, and clinical sample testing. With expertise in areas such as target validation, high-throughput screening, PK/PD, toxicology, oncology, and immuno-oncology, EnquBio supports the development of novel therapeutics for a wide range of indications. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and a multidisciplinary team, the organization delivers reliable, high-quality data on quick timelines and at competitive pricing. EnquBio offers an environment focused on scientific rigor, operational excellence, and collaborative problem-solving.

Role Description

The Operations Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based at EnquBio's San Diego, CA facility. This role supports daily operational activities, including coordinating schedules, managing documentation, and assisting with laboratory and office logistics. The Operations Assistant helps maintain inventory, prepares orders, and tracks supplies to ensure continuous support for research teams and client projects. The role includes handling basic data entry, supporting internal and external communications, and assisting with process improvements across operations and operations management. The Operations Assistant collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve issues promptly, provide responsive customer service to internal stakeholders, and contribute to a smooth and efficient workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong operations and operations management skills, with the ability to support day-to-day workflows and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Solid analytical skills for tracking data, monitoring inventory, and supporting process improvements.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer service orientation, with the ability to respond promptly and professionally to requests and issues.
• Relevant experience in an operations, administrative, or coordination role, ideally in a scientific, healthcare, or CRO environment.
• Proficiency with common office software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, email) and basic data entry tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability in following standard operating procedures.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in business, operations, life sciences, or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.