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We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support a scientist with document preparation, office coordination, and day-to-day administrative tasks in Sunnyvale, California. This is a Long-term Contract position suited for someone who can work carefully with technical material, communicate clearly, and provide dependable in-person assistance throughout the workday. The role combines traditional administrative support with hands-on help managing research documents that include mathematical notation and LaTeX formatting.
Job Responsibility:
Provide direct administrative support to a scientist, helping maintain an organized and efficient daily workflow
Review research materials aloud as needed to support the scientist's work and ongoing projects
Edit and refine research manuscripts in LaTeX, including locating specific sections, adjusting mathematical layouts, and improving document formatting to meet page and margin requirements
Assist with movement and navigation within the office environment when on-site support is needed
Prepare or help complete expense documentation in partnership with the labs administrative support team
Handle general office and clerical assignments, including document updates, coordination tasks, and other administrative requests as assigned
Requirements:
Basic understanding of mathematics, including the ability to recognize and interpret common mathematical symbols and expressions
Working knowledge of LaTeX, especially for editing technical content and formatting equations or text-heavy academic documents
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Familiarity with standard office software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to manage detailed work accurately while responding to direction in a timely manner
Progress toward a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field is preferred
Nice to have:
Progress toward a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
What we offer:
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance