Company Description
Detect’s mission is to democratize healthcare by developing breakthrough technology that allows us to discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize transformative cures for untreated genetic diseases. We are championing a new era of healthcare by writing DNA where it matters.
Detect is a well-funded, rapidly growing health-tech company founded by award-winning scientist and highly successful serial entrepreneur, Dr. Jonathan Rothberg. Detect benefits from being a 4Catalyzer company, an incubator of biotech and med device companies (most notably Butterfly Network) who have collectively raised over $700 million in funding.
Joining Detect is the opportunity to redesign the future of healthcare through the power of technology. Embark on a journey with us to maximize global impact, motivated by the idea that our products will change the lives of millions along with the people you love.
Job Description
We are seeking an Office Manager to become an integral part of our team! This role will report to the Lab Manager and will be responsible for supporting laboratory operations by working directly with the Technical, Facilities, and Human Resources teams to ensure each group is set up to work as efficiently and effectively as possible. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
As part of our team, your core responsibilities will be to:
- Work with the Facilities team to manage and maintain various buildings and lab spaces
- Order and stock of office supplies, pantry items, and other miscellaneous requests
- Coordinate domestic and international FedEx parcel shipments
- Pack and schedule shipments (Dangerous Goods certified is a plus)
- Confirm receipt of inbound shipments into ordering software and stock contents
- Distribute contents of inbound shipments to the appropriate stakeholders
- Assist candidates with travel logistics and expense reimbursement process
- Assist with new hire on-boarding
- Organize and maintain common areas and kitchen equipment
- Reconcile corporate credit cards using Expensify software
- Organize travel, accommodations, and reservations as needed
- Liaise with the biohazard disposal vendor and ensure boxes are properly sealed
- Manage the vendor to ensure lab coats are always available to the technical team
- Welcome new employees and ensure they receive all equipment needed
- Greet visiting employees and vendors upon arrival
- Ensure outside contractors have an escort and the appropriate badge
Qualifications
Baseline skills/experiences/attributes:
- At least 10 years of experience in an office support capacity, ideally in a start-up environment
- Previous experience in domestic and international shipping, logistics using FedEx Software
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and anticipate needs of the team
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Valid driver's license
- A friendly and professional demeanor
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Excellent time management and self discipline
You Deeply Identify with Core Detect Values:
- Efficient & Speedy - you get work done in a fraction of the time as industry peers
- Intellectually Curious - you are thoughtful & inquisitive; people enjoy working with you because they learn from you
- Mission-Driven & Committed - you are passionate about the company's purpose and are immensely productive
- Team Oriented - you celebrate and take joy in the success of others on the team
Additional Information
We offer great perks:
- Fully covered medical insurance plan, and dental & vision coverage - as a health-tech company, we place great worth on our teams’ well-being
- Competitive salaried compensation - we value our employees and show it
- Equity - we want every employee to be a stakeholder
- Pre-tax commuter benefits - we make your commute more reasonable
- Free onsite meals kitchen stocked with snacks
- 401k plan - we facilitate your retirement goals
- Beautiful office near the ocean-front in historic Guilford, Connecticut
- The opportunity to build a revolutionary healthcare product and save millions of lives!
For this role, we provide visa assistance for qualified candidates.
Detect does not accept agency resumes.
Detect is an E-Verify and an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.