Senior Administrative Assistant

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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The Senior Administrative Assistant for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for providing administrative support to senior leaders including the Vice President/General Manager - Hematology & Urinalysis and the Vice President - Research and Development. This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to get tasks done in several systems, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, ability to work with confidential information, and the initiative to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

This position is part of the Hematology and Urinalysis business unit located onsite in Miami, Florida and will report to the Vice President/GM of the Hematology & Urinalysis Business Unit. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

If you thrive in a fast-paced and exciting role and want to work to build a world-class R&D organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Expertly manage detailed and demanding executive calendars and meetings which span multiple time zones, domestically and internationally, through proactive and careful planning

• Utilize the Microsoft Office Suite and other systems to prepare presentations and reports.

• Prepare, review, and reconcile expense reports in compliance with corporate policy.

• Arrange and coordinate internal and external meetings along with team and site events which bring together geographically dispersed individuals; further navigate event logistics, distribute materials, and document follow-up activities.

• Prepare and submit purchase orders, invoice payments, and contract approvals in support of business and product development needs. Order and maintain department supplies to ensure seamless operations.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School diploma with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

• Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent verbal and written communication

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Project management and/or event planning

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The hourly range for this role is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. 

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