Site Office Administrator

Hitachi America, Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Site Office Administrator to support their Particle Therapy Division in Houston. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support, managing shipments, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail. Join a collaborative team in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on patient care and innovative therapy solutions. If you thrive in a diverse workplace and are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant.
• Knowledge of company office procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support SMO staff with administrative activities.
• Coordinate import/export shipments and manage inventory.

Skills

Office Management

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Education in Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP Software

Job description

Description

Site Office Administrator

Company: Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc.

Division: Particle Therapy Division

Location: Houston, TX

Status: Regular, Full Time

Shift: Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm or 9 am - 6 pm)

Summary:

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. (HPES) provides service and maintenance operations to Particle Therapy systems. Accsys Technologies, a division of HPES designs and manufactures ion RF LINAC systems (radio frequency linear accelerator), which are used in Particle Beam Therapy systems and R&D applications. Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. is a Hitachi Group Company.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Office Administrator to provide overall office support to the Particle Therapy Division (PTD) Service & Maintenance Organization (SMO) office in Houston, TX, located at our customer hospital site. The Site Office Administrator will report directly to the Manager, Administration & Procurement, as well as work closely with the Site Service Manager. This position will also provide daily support to the Service & Maintenance team at the HPES hospital office site.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the Service & Maintenance Organization (SMO) Staff with administrative related activities as needed.

• Import, Export, and domestic shipment coordination for parts/tools coming in and out from site.

• Provide support to material management, including warehouse organization of spare parts shipping and receiving, as well as end-of-term inventory reconciliations.

• Process orders and payments to vendors for spare parts, consumables, and office supplies

• Provide coordination and support for the site operation and accounting processes.

• Understand the importance of Quality Assurance, FDA and OSHA regulations and provide QA and engineering document controls required by QMS (Quality Management System).

• Control and update equipment calibration records.

• Support coordination of safety trainings and record keeping as required by the company.

• Maintain accounting documents as directed by the management.

• Assist SMO management in preparing documents and presentations asneeded.

• Assist with special projects as required.

Basics Qualifications:

*High school diploma or equivalent, post-Secondary education in administration, business, or related field (preferred).

*3-5 years of experience working as an Administrative Assistant.

*Must pass MD Anderson new employee screening as required and administered by Human Resources.

*Knowledge of office management, company office procedures, and company policies.

*Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

*Friendly professional demeanor and team player.

*Strong organization skills, time management skills and problem-solving skills.

*Ability to build rapport with clients, customers, and SMO site staff.

*High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.

*Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

*Being able to enjoy working in a diverse multicultural environment.

Technical:

*Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Japanese) is not required but helpful.

• SAP software experience is helpful but not required.

Physical ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Lift and carry 10 pounds infrequently. Communicate by speech and hearing continuously. Communicate by telephone and in person. Use personal computer, telephone, and general office equipment. Visual acuity needed for computer use, and the reading of documents. Manual dexterity needed for keyboard and calculator use. Movement within office and warehouse.

MENTAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ability to perform under pressure and under tight deadlines. Influencing skills. Complex English reading and writing, and math skills. Perception, comprehension, and analysis. Independent judgment and initiative.

Job conditions:

Works alone and with others in a general office environment, and at the hospital warehouse.

Our Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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