Administrative Assistant - Flavell Lab

The Flavell Lab is interested in the molecular and cellular basis of the immune response. Their research leverages transgenic and gene-targeted mice to study the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system, and how these reciprocally regulate a broad range of biological processes.More information about the lab can be found on their website:

About the Administrative Assistant role:
This role is an integral part of the lab and will be responsible for supporting the Investigator and lab members with administrative duties including calendaring, travel, and correspondence. Strong candidates will have significant prior experience working with these responsibilities across a variety of mediums.

What we provide:

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits

• Being part of the larger research community at Yale University

• Working with an international group of elite researchers, students, and visiting faculty

• Flexibility for occasional remote work after an initial acclimation period

• Opportunities for professional development and growth

What you'll do:

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Investigator and a medium-sized lab of approximately 30 members.

• Serve as a liaison between the laboratory and staff at all organizational levels.

• Maintain multiple and complex office calendars.

• Plan, schedule and coordinate meetings and business travel, including expense reimbursement reports.

• Create and maintain laboratory files.

What you bring:

• A bachelor's degree is required.

• A minimum of 3+ years of administrative support experience, preferably in a research/scientific or higher education environment.

• Strong computer skills using standard office equipment including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Comfort working in a Mac environment is strongly preferred.

• Excellent writing, organizational, recordkeeping, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent customer service skills and a positive demeanor.

• Excellent time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

• Ability to manage a variety of responsibilities simultaneously while remaining flexible to handle changing priorities.

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction as well as part of a team.

Please provide a cover letter detailing your interest in this position as part of your application.

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Compensation Range

Pay Type:

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