Office Coordinator

About Andes

Andes is harnessing the power of microbes to develop novel seeds for a future generation of regenerative agriculture.

We are seeking a driven, innovative and organized Office Coordinator to join our team to assist the Administrative Lead in various administrative tasks, including: office organization, laboratory inventory tracking. This individual will also be responsible for assisting in vendor communications.

Location: Emeryville, CA

Responsibilities

• Work closely with manager and team members to execute tasks as assigned.
• Conduct all work in strict compliance with all applicable safety requirements, containment requirements, standard operating practices, and/or guidelines.
• Responsible for the tracking of inventory, including both in the office space and laboratory space.
• Regularly communicate with procurement department; assist in vendor communication and obtaining necessary information regarding lead times and product availability.
• Draft and write SOP's where applicable; ensure adherence to SOP standards.
• Use best practices at work.
• Take out trash / recycling / compost on designated trash pickup days.
• In charge of ordering food as needed for office use and celebrations.
• Helping Administrative lead organize events (including milestones and celebrations).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in the business sector and / or the sciences
• Practical hands-on experience with organization and inventory management.
• Working familiarity with different kind of laboratory consumables.
• Adaptable and flexible in priority and time management. 
• Ability to work independently and in team environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and reliable team player.

Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What we offer

• Competitive package in an early-stage, disruptive startup.
• Medical, dental, 401(k), parental leave.
• Stock options.