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Executive Assistant

Benchling builds the R&D Cloud that empowers biotech companies to develop breakthrough products faster. We are seeking a highly experienced, energetic Executive Assistant to provide strategic, confidential, and operational support to senior leaders, driving leadership efficiency, managing complex priorities, and partnering cross-functionally in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This role requires in-office presence at our San Francisco HQ a minimum of three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday).

Skills

  • Advanced calendar management and prioritization
  • Expertise booking complex domestic and international travel
  • High confidentiality and discretion handling sensitive communications
  • Proficient with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and Navan
  • Strong event planning and logistics coordination
  • Presentation preparation and executive-level written communication
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
  • Ability to take high-quality meeting notes and drive follow-up

Responsibilities

  • Manage extensive calendars and prioritize meetings across multiple time zones for senior executives
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, detailed itineraries, and timely expense filings
  • Draft, manage, and respond to confidential correspondence with professionalism and discretion
  • Partner on and drive cross-functional projects and strategic priorities to completion
  • Plan and prepare presentations, meeting materials, agendas, and follow-up action tracking
  • Plan and execute high-profile events, off-sites, and special functions
  • Attend key meetings, take notes, capture action items, and ensure completion
  • Collaborate with Workplace, Events, and IT for on-the-ground logistics support
  • Act as a senior member and mentor within the Executive Admin team

Education

  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; equivalent professional experience accepted
  • Ongoing professional development in administrative, project, or communication disciplines encouraged

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package and market-based pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
  • Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
  • Four months fully paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Commuter benefits for in-office employees; home office stipend for remote employees
  • Mental health benefits including therapy and coaching for employees and dependents
  • Monthly wellness stipend and learning & development stipend
  • Generous and flexible vacation, company-wide winter shutdown, and sabbaticals at 5- and 10-year anniversaries
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Benchling is a cloud-based platform for biotechnology research and development and the only biology-first platform for scientific data, collaboration, and insights.

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CULTURE VALUES
Inclusive & Diverse
Mission Driven
Diversity of Opinions
Growth & Learning
Collaboration over Competition
BENEFITS & PERKS
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Family Medical Leave
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Resources
DEPARTMENTS
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$127,500/yr - $172,500/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2025
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