Administrative Assistant [CONTRACT]

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Ginkgo Bioworks is a high-growth biotechnology company based in Boston's Seaport District. Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer.As a world leader in synthetic biology, we leverage our unparalleled data, automation, and scale capabilities in biological engineering to program DNA, life's digital code, and build custom organisms.Our products work across the economy - from custom proteins for plant-based foods, to novel microbes that can replace traditional fertilizer, to living medicines that respond to conditions in a patient's body.In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we have launched a new service: Concentric by Ginkgo. We firmly believe that testing is an essential requirement to re-open the economy as quickly and safely as possible. Concentric is the largest provider of K-12 testing. We currently run state-level K-12 testing programs in four states and some of the nation's largest school districts.We're looking for a highly driven and collaborative Administrative Assistant to directly support the Concentric Leadership team. As an Administrative Assistant you will be responsible for managing schedules, coordinating team-sponsored events, and performing administrative duties as needed. You will be critical to the team's overall success by prioritizing tasks, supporting key team initiatives, and ensuring overall smooth operations.Come join our dynamic, passionate and collaborative team!Please note: We prefer a local Boston resident who can occasionally travel to our Boston office. Additionally, this is a contract role for a minimum duration of 6-months with possibility to extend or become permanent.While we are interested in all qualified candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S., we are not able to sponsor immigration-related employment visas for this particular role. That said, it is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to review applications regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law.Responsibilities Maintain calendars for multiple team members: Ensure all details are up to date, anticipate conflicts, resolve scheduling issues, and prioritize items based on executive/team needsCoordinate travel logistics: Manage reservations for flights, hotels, trains, and rental cars, and handle travel delays and cancellationsProcess expense reports, expense reimbursements, and employee timesheets in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are metSupport specific external and large team scheduling activity for the Concentric leadership teamApply meticulous attention to detail across all responsibilitiesAct as a spokesperson for Ginkgo and uphold company culture throughout all levels of internal and external communicationDesired Experience and Capabilities Bachelor's degreeStrong aptitude for identifying and prioritizing issues, as well as responding to rapidly shifting priorities in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to listen effectively and execute tasks with precisionAbility to communicate and work well with a wide range of team members and their respective work styles, and a genuine enjoyment of relationship-buildingProficiency with G-Suite applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.)Relentless attention to detail, keen ability to organize the world around you, and enjoy variety in your jobEnthusiasm about being a part of Ginkgo's missionTo learn more about Ginkgo, check out some recent press:What is it really like to take your company public via a SPAC? One Boston biotech shares its journey (Fortune)Ginkgo Bioworks resizes the definition of going big in biotech, raising $2.5B in a record SPAC deal that weighs in with a whopping $15B-plus valuation (Endpoints News)Ginkgo Bioworks CEO on scaling up Covid-19 testing: 'If we try, we can win' (CNBC)Ginkgo raises $70 million to ramp up COVID-19 testing for employers, universities (Boston Globe)Ginkgo Bioworks Redirects Its Biotech Platform to Coronavirus (Wall Street Journal)Ginkgo Bioworks Provides Support on Process Optimization to Moderna for COVID-19 Response (PRNewswire)The Life Factory: Synthetic Organisms From This $1.4 Billion Startup Will Revolutionize Manufacturing (Forbes)Synthetic Bio Pioneer Ginkgo Raises $290 Million in New Funding (Bloomberg)Ginkgo Bioworks raises $350 million fund for biotech spinouts (Reuters)Can This Company Convince You to Love GMOs? (The Atlantic)We also feel that it's important to point out the obvious here there's a serious lack of diversity in our industry, and that needs to change. Our goal is to help drive that change. Ginkgo is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its practices, especially when it comes to growing our team. Our culture promotes inclusion and embraces how rewarding it is to work with people from all walks of life.We're developing a powerful biological engineering platform, so we must remain mindful of the many ways our technology can and will impact people around the world. We care about how our platform is used, and having a diverse team to build it gives us the best chance that it's something we'll be proud of as it continues to grow. Therefore, it's critical that we incorporate the diverse voices and visions of all those who play a role in the future of biology.It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants.Apply for this job