Administrative Assistant

Overview

VectorBuilder is a rapidly growing biotechnology company that has established itself as a global leader in a range of life sciences products and services, including vector cloning, virus packaging, library construction, stable cell line generation, Covid-19 research reagents, and GMP manufacturing of clinical grade plasmid DNA and viruses. VectorBuilder's revolutionary online vector design platform has become highly popular with researchers around the world for its rich functionalities and highly intuitive user interface.

VectorBuilder seeking an Administrative/Marketing Assistant to join our team! This position will report to and work directly under the Operations Manager.

This role will be given training and the ability to learn new skills and develop as a marketing professional. Quick advancement and career growth opportunities are available.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Answer and route customer calls
• Process incoming payments
• Keep organized stock of and ship marketing materials
• Order materials
• Send out mass emails
• Keep conference schedules
• Keep the office tidy
• Keep organized records
• Assist with booking flights, meetings, etc
• Assist wherever needed to keep the office running smoothly
  
  

Marketing Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the company social media channels, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook
• Assist marketing management with large projects, events, and community management
• Work with marketing team to develop longer term social media campaigns
• Assist in the proposal of marketing strategies and social media campaigns
• Other projects when needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher.
• 1-2 years of experience working as an office or administrative assistant.
• Friendly, professional phone, email, and in-person presence
• Personal responsibility for high work quality
• Marketing or social media marketing experience, or marketing degree
• Graphic design experience is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs
  
  

VectorBuilder is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. VectorBuilder makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Compensation is based on background and experience. This is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position located in Chicago, IL.

Salary Range: $16.20 - $19.23 per hour

To apply, please send your CV/resume and cover letter to careers@vectorbuilder.com.