Temporary Front Desk Receptionist

Quantum Design, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Design, Inc. is seeking a temporary Front Desk Receptionist to serve as the first contact for visitors, employees, and vendors. The role entails greeting guests, answering calls, handling mail, scheduling meetings, and supporting general office tasks during a ~5-week assignment.

The position is onsite in San Diego, with five-day weeks and a basic salary, offering a professional office environment and opportunities for extension based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous receptionist, front desk, customer service, or administrative experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Professional demeanor and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls and emails.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures and maintain facility security protocols.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Schedule meetings, conference rooms, and appointments as needed.
• Place catering orders for meetings and lunches as requested.
• Maintain the reception area and common spaces in a clean and organized condition.
• Provide administrative support including data entry, expense reports, scanning, copying, and document preparation.
• Order and maintain office and breakroom supplies.
• Assist with employee and candidate check in processes.
• Support special projects and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Temporary Front Desk ReceptionistApply: QD - Inc: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: JR1053**About Quantum Design**For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.**Job Description:****The Opportunity**We are seeking a professional, friendly, and organized **Temporary Front Desk Receptionist** to provide administrative support and serve as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and vendors. This role is responsible for maintaining a welcoming reception area, managing incoming communications, and assisting with general office administrative duties during a temporary assignment. The assignment is expected to last approximately 5 weeks,with the possibility of an extension based on business needs. **Responsibilities*** Greet and assist visitors, clients, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner* Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls and emails* Manage visitor sign-in procedures and maintain facility security protocols* Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries* Schedule meetings, conference rooms, and appointments as needed* Place catering orders for meetings and lunches as requested* Maintain the reception area and common spaces in a clean and organized condition* Provide administrative support including data entry, expense reports, scanning, copying, and document preparation* Order and maintain office and breakroom supplies* Assist with employee and candidate check in processes* Support special projects and other administrative tasks as assigned **Minimum Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent required* Previous receptionist, front desk, customer service, or administrative experience* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams)* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail* Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality* Professional demeanor and customer-focused approach **Additional Information*** This position’s work mode is onsite. The employee will report to San Diego, CA five days a week M-F* **Salary Range:** $26.00, hourly* Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday* Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds* Professional office environment* Regular interaction with employees, visitors, candidates, and vendorsQuantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.