Administrative Support (ON CALL ASSIGNMENTS)

About the role

Join our team as an On-Call Administrative Support Specialist and become part of the exciting work happening across our Laboratory. In this dynamic position, you’ll have the opportunity to support both scientific and operational departments, contribute to projects of real impact, and build valuable experience in a world-class research environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide administrative and clerical support across departments.
• Aid in scheduling, correspondence, and documentation.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of scientific and operational teams.
• Gain exposure to different areas of the Laboratory while building your professional skill set.

What We’re Looking For

• Required Qualifications:
  • Experience in administrative, secretarial, or clerical roles with transferable skills.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability and eagerness to learn new systems such as SharePoint.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2–4 years of administrative/secretarial experience.
  • Familiarity with PeopleSoft (highly desirable).
  • Experience coordinating complex travel arrangements.
  • Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility: Opportunities for both part-time and full-time on-call assignments.
• Impact: Support the vital mission of a leading national laboratory.
• Growth: Expand your professional network and strengthen your skills across diverse departments.
• Collaboration: Work alongside passionate professionals in an innovative environment.

Additional Details

• This is a 100% on-site position.
• The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation.
• The full salary range for this position is $17.00- $24.45 / hour.
• Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.
• Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program.

Brookhaven National Laboratory

• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery.
• We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
• All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

• Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled.
• We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery.
• We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
• All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs

• BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A.
• You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven.