About the Job

The Administrative Assistant will provide assistance to the Research and Development Center employees to ensure that research, development, and analytical support projects can be prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Receive and screen office visitors and calls
• Carry out administrative duties, such as filing and document control, taking minutes when applicable, performing bookkeeping duties, and inventorying office supplies and certain laboratory consumables.
• Establish and maintain files for SII intellectual property, such as laboratory procedures manuals, technical files, product formulations/manufacturing methods, Product Bulletins, Sales Specifications, SDS, and analytical and research reports.
• Maintain logs regarding sample throughput and the chemical inventory as well as weekly, monthly, and quarterly R&D activities; assist with corresponding reports as required.
• Retrieve and distribute technical publications to management as applicable.
• Understand HR policies as they apply to R&D personnel, maintain a record of updated policies, and communicate changes in policies, benefits, and deadlines to R&D employees.
• Understand the SII Quality system and procedures as they apply to R&D.
• Maintain documentation regarding building maintenance and equipment service contracts as well as expenditures for R&D locations and projects.

You Must Have

• Microsoft Office proficiency and ability to learn software specific to chemical industry
• High school diploma; college degree preferred
• Three years general clerical experience

We Value

• Knowledge of general office practice
• Time management and organizational skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, business professionals, and the general public.

Compensation

Southern Ionics offers a competitive base hourly rate with annual performance bonus and growth opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match and more.

This description is not to be considered "all inclusive" of job requirements.

Southern Ionics is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free of discrimination of all types from abusive, offensive, or harassing behavior. We all deserve to work in an environment where we are treated with dignity and respect. Southern Ionics is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion while creating an environment that brings out the full potential in each of us.

Experience

• 3 year(s): General Clerical Experience

Education

• High School or better

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization