Office Associate, Facilites

At Editas Medicine, we are pioneering the possible. Our mission and commitment is to translate the power and potential of the CRISPR/Cas12a and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing systems into a robust pipeline of medicines for people living with serious diseases around the world.  Our goal is to discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize transformative, durable, precision genomic medicines for a broad class of diseases.  

Why Choose Editas?

At Editas Medicine, we’re a team of courageous problem solvers, harnessing the power and potential of CRISPR gene editing to transform the future of medicine. Driven by a shared purpose to serve people living with serious diseases, we succeed together through collaboration, mutual respect, and innovation. If you want to be part of a team where your voice is heard and respected, where you can operate at the forefront of gene editing, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in medicine, come join us and become an Editor!

Decoding The Role:

As an Office Associate, you’ll be a vital contributor to our mission and our success. You will ensure that daily activities run seamlessly while fostering an environment that promotes employee productivity and success. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact and represent our organization, warmly welcoming clients, visitors, and employees. Their diverse range of responsibilities encompasses various key areas, including managing filing systems, scheduling appointments, and maintaining inventory. Handling communication, managing forms of correspondence, and providing direct administrative support this individual will create and enforce policies that align with the organization's goals and comply with health and safety regulations.

Characterizing Your Impact:

As the Office Associate, you will:

• In this critical role, you will serve as the primary interface between our company and its service providers, vendors, and consultants
• This position requires great attention to detail, organization, and professionalism, and the ability to maintain an efficient business environment
• Ensure smooth daily operations of the office environment, making sure employees have a clean and safe office
• Coordinate with the Facilities team to manage all ongoing facilities-related issues, including maintenance requests submitted by employees, cleanliness of the office space, as well as landlord relations
• Manage facility service coordination: snack program management, parking management, facility cleaning management, office supplies, onboarding/offboarding activities, non-lab equipment management, space planning, and office expansion efforts
• Troubleshoot any office issues and escalate to the appropriate teams as needed
• Develop and manage relationships with catering sites for weekly lunches and events
• Maintain an effective file organization for administrative project and office files that is accessible to the team if needed
• Ensure office and operations security by maintaining the security access database, file keys, access cards, and office keys
• Sort and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate recipients
• Event planning and other duties as needed

Requirements

The Ideal Transcript:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• An associate's degree in a relevant discipline, such as business administration, are preferred; however, a high school diploma or GED combined with 2 to 5 years of experience in administrative positions is sufficient.
• Previous experience in a similar role with familiarity of all aspects of general office administration.
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems, Outlook, Word, Excel, and general office equipment
• Ability to multitask with several priorities and maintain a high standard of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to work well independently within a fast-paced environment where schedules sometimes change 
• Awareness of local Health and Safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to lift 55lbs.

Benefits

Benefits Summary:

Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.

Aspire to be an Editor? We invite you to apply and join us at the forefront of innovation and be a key contributor to realizing Editas Medicine's mission of developing transformative medicines for people living with serious diseases.