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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Executive Assistant

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Discover Impactful Work

This unique Executive Assistant role goes beyond the ordinary. You'll support the company's leaders of Government Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, arrange high profile visits and events, handle PAC and lobbying filings, coordinate volunteer activities, and support the company’s matching gift program. Plus, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day functioning of our Washington, DC office.

Keys to Success

EA and Office Manager responsibilities include:

+ Arrange and maintain calendars and travel, including government & investor engagements.

+ Prepare documents and presentations based on input provided by various team members.

+ Coordinate high-level meetings, including planning and day-of execution of meeting logistics.

+ Ensure our 2,500-square-foot company office runs efficiently.

+ Partner with professionals across the company to balance needs.

+ Maintain vendor contracts and purchase orders, organizational charts and document retention adherence.

GR- & CSR-specific responsibilities:

+ Own tasks related to lobbying and Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings.

+ Support preparing for and completing government officials' events at our operations.

+ Coordinate volunteer events and company-sponsored community engagement activities.

+ Support CSR team operations, procedures for philanthropic programs and donations and related financial reconciliations.

Education

+ Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Experience & Skills

+ Shown success as an executive assistant supporting senior executive(s) at a multinational company and/or in a government relations environment.

+ Exhibit a strong sense of integrity and discretion, as you'll be a reflection of the executives and Thermo Fisher.

+ Skill to organize yourself to successfully coordinate your own work and that of the executives you’re supporting. This includes optimally running your own and the executives' time in the face of differing priorities.

+ Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills.

+ Ability to anticipate executives’ needs based on business objectives.

+ Experienced in independently handling and prioritizing tasks and deadlines.

+ Proficient in workplace applications, including PowerPoint, plus ability to grow and adapt as new AI tools create opportunities for efficiency.

+ Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, resourcefulness and reasoning.

+ Positive and poised outlook in a dynamic environment where the next need is not always easily anticipated.

Additional Information

+ This is an office-based role. After onboarding is successful, it may allow hybrid flexibility.

+ Infrequent domestic travel may be required.

+ Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Benefits

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans with company match, generous paid time off, and employee wellness programs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and a collaborative, innovative work environment. Our employees enjoy access to various work-life balance initiatives, employee assistance programs, and additional perks that enhance their overall experience with us. Join us and be part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and the growth of its people!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

_*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response._

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.