Job Description
Receptionist/Office Assistant- Discovery Seed Labs:
Position start date: September 5, 2023.
Position term: 9 Months, with the possibility of a permanent position
Discovery Seed Labs is an independent commercial laboratory that focuses on serving the scientific and technical needs of the domestic and global seed industry. The staff at Discovery Seed Labs possess an unbeatable combination of industry experience and academic backgrounds in the areas of Agriculture, Seed Analysis, Molecular Genetics, and Pathology. As a result of our varied and combined backgrounds, Discovery Seed Labs has become an industry leader for seed testing in Western Canada. If you are looking for a vibrant work setting, a chance to gain valuable experience along with the chance for a great career, then we want to talk to you.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Excellent customer service skills
- The ability to prioritize tasks during peak periods and thrive in a detail oriented environment
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office products and has computer knowledge
- A positive attitude, willingness to jump in, and is eager to learn and grow with us
Job duties involve but are not limited to:
- Efficiently and courteously answering the telephone, email, and general correspondence with walk-ins. Able to deal positively with customer questions and concerns.
- Taking payments over the phone, email, and in person (Credit, cash, and direct deposits)
- Data entry of samples entering the lab, as well as results coming back from the lab
- Managing large amounts of paperwork including filing copies, final copies, invoices, and customer submission forms.
- Generating weekly deposits, as well as Month end statements.
- Scheduling courier services, and dealing with incoming mail.
- When needed, able to assist the lab technicians with sample write ups, cleaning of samples, and any other tasks related to the performance of the lab.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. A post secondary education in Business Administration would be an asset
- Minimum Experience: 2 years experience in a directly related position
If you are the right person for us, please apply, including a cover letter and your resume to Discovery Seed Labs by July 31, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected will be contacted for an interview. Please submit applications including a resume and cover letter to Nicole Tisnic via email: discoveryjobsapply@gmail.com
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 9 months
Salary: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Administrative: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-08-01
Expected start date: 2023-09-05
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