Public Health Admin Assistant — Impactful Lab Support

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Crete (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America seeks an Administrative Assistant to support lab functions, handle documents, calls, and visitor management at the Crete, IL site. You will prepare correspondence, manage filing, and assist with meetings and travel arrangements.

The role emphasizes accuracy in reporting, invoicing, and client inquiries, with a focus on quality systems and continuous improvement. A suitable candidate should have office experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment is a plus.
• Proficient word processing to produce facility documents.
• Spreadsheet software to enter data and retrieve information.
• Basic accounting to process invoices and client accounts.
• Strong written communication for proofreading and letters.
• Familiarity with office machines (photocopiers, fax).
• Basic knowledge of food science and lab practices helpful.
• Time management and planning to meet deadlines.
• Good client relations for extensive client communications.
• Possible supervision of other support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to assigned functions within the lab.
• Produce written correspondence using spreadsheets and data.
• Manage calls and visitors for assigned personnel and assist inquiries.
• Fulfill information requests from clients and internal customers.
• Maintain filing and storage systems for timely retrieval.
• Take and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
• Arrange meetings and travel for company personnel.
• Assist other admin staff during breaks and vacations.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement processes.
• Identify departures from the quality system and document observations.

Skills

Office experience

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Accounting basics

Proofreading

Communication

Time management

Client relations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America seeks an Administrative Assistant to support lab functions, handle documents, calls, and visitor management at the Crete, IL site. You will prepare correspondence, manage filing, and assist with meetings and travel arrangements.

The role emphasizes accuracy in reporting, invoicing, and client inquiries, with a focus on quality systems and continuous improvement. A suitable candidate should have office experience and strong organizational skills.