Job Opening

Junior Executive Assistant

Location: Salt Lake City
Job Type: Part-Time to Full-Time (20-40 hours per week)
On-Site: Yes

Who We Are: Paterna Biosciences is a Salt Lake City-based biotech company focused on in vitro gametogenesis. We have collaborations and partnerships with major academic institutions and the most prominent clinical leader in reproductive medicine, IVI-RMA Global Inc. Our mission is to enable infertile couples to have children by solving for male and female infertility. Our team develops cutting-edge cell culture, genomics, and bioinformatics technologies to restore fertility through the culturing of male and female gametes for clinical in vitro fertilization.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, adaptable, and highly organized Junior Executive Assistant to support our dynamic team. This role requires either part time or full time work on-site / hybrid at our Salt Lake City location and is ideal for someone with a background in office management, travel coordination, and calendar management. If you are resourceful, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are willing to grow your skills, including becoming a Notary Public if not already certified, we encourage you to apply.

Note: We are open to candidates who can offer us at least 20 hours per week during our regular office hours of 8am-5pm. Please indicate clearly in your cover letter how many hours a week you’re interested in working.

Key Responsibilities:

Office Management:

  • Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring an efficient workplace.
  • Maintain office supplies and equipment.
  • Coordinate ordering food and supplies for on-site events.
  • Partner with the Chief of Staff to ensure office supplies are replenished and maintained as well as office and breakroom equipment are serviced as necessary.
  • Accept deliveries and process packages as appropriate
  • Act as point-of-contact (POC) with cleaning staff to ensure lab and work environment is stocked with necessary supplies and clean

Calendar Management:

  • Manage and prioritize multiple calendars for senior executives, ensuring all appointments and deadlines are met.
  • Schedule both face-to-face and virtual meetings across multiple time zones and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Travel Coordination:

  • Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries.
  • Resolve travel issues promptly and ensure cost-effective solutions.

 

Administrative Support:

  • Process reimbursements and expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Perform clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation.

 

Notary Services:

  • Act as a Notary Public or be willing to obtain certification to assist with notarizing documents.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an Office Manager, Travel Agent or Executive Assistant.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong proficiency in office software (e.g.,Google Workspace).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Experience managing complex travel arrangements and maintaining multiple calendars.
  • Familiarity with processing expense reports and reimbursements.
  • Notary Public certification is a plus or willingness to become certified.

Work Environment:

  • Flexibility to work between 20-40 hours per week based on candidate availability and business needs.
  • On-site presence required.
Compensation: Competitive part-time or full-time pay. If you are a proactive, organized, and motivated professional looking to grow in a supportive environment, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and availability.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send an email with the subject line: “Junior Executive Assistant” along with your resume, cover letter, and a little about yourself, to [email protected]

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Paterna Biosciences is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Every qualified applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.