Administration Assistant
- Coordinate purchasing, purchase orders, invoices and laboratory inventory for a biotechnology R&D team.
- Arrange courier collections and sample shipments, including international shipping documentation and vendor liaison.
- Provide organised administrative support using Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel and SharePoint in a 12-month maternity leave contract.
Administrative Assistant | Biotechnology & Scientific Operations
- Coordinate purchasing and laboratory supplies
- Support a global biotechnology R&D team
- $70-75K + Super | 12-month fixed-term contract
Summary:
Support purchasing, invoicing and sample logistics within a global biotechnology organisation. Salary $70-75K + Super. | North Ryde.
About the company/role:
- Join a global biotechnology business.
- Support scientific and laboratory operations in North Ryde.
- Work within a collaborative multicultural environment.
- Coordinate purchasing, invoicing and sample dispatch activities.
- 12-month maternity leave contract with full handover provided.
- Salary $70,000-$75,000 + Superannuation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Raise purchase orders and process supplier requests.
- Coordinate laboratory consumables and equipment servicing.
- Receive deliveries and maintain inventory records.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
- Submit invoices and maintain SharePoint documentation.
- Arrange courier collections and sample shipments.
- Prepare international shipping documentation.
- Liaise with vendors, customs and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and ordering records.
- Work independently while supporting a small admin team.
Skills/experience:
- Previous administrative or office support experience.
- Experience with purchasing, invoicing or finance systems.
- Strong Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel and SharePoint skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Confident managing discrepancies and problem-solving.
- Able to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks.
- Scientific or laboratory industry experience advantageous.
Culture/Benefits
- Supportive team with extensive onsite expertise.
- Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm.
- Paid Christmas and New Year shutdown period.
- On-site parking available. North Ryde.
- Exposure to a global biotechnology organisation.
- Varied role supporting laboratory and business operations.
How to Apply:
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume. Or, if you have any questions, please contact Susan on *************************************.
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