Receptionist
BioSpace · Waltham, MA · 2 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$65k–$80k/yrFull-time
The Receptionist serves as the primary front desk presence at the Dyne office and is responsible for creating a welcoming, professional experience for employees, visitors, and external partners. This role supports daily office operations, administrative activities, and company-wide events, while exercising sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage the front desk and lobby area, welcoming and assisting employees, visitors, candidates, vendors, and board members
- Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls and general inquiries
- Maintain a professional, organized reception area and ensure a positive first impression
- Support daily office operations, including receipt, sorting, and distribution of mail and packages (USPS, FedEx, UPS, courier services)
- Manage general correspondence and shared inboxes; scan, copy, file, and distribute documents as needed
- Track receipts and invoices and submit documentation to the Accounting team in a timely manner
- Aid with onboarding logistics for new hires
- Provide general clerical and administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned
- Cooking and event support: Maintain conference room calendars and prepare rooms for meetings, including catering coordination and guest clearance
- Logistical support for internal meetings, external visitors, and company-wide events in partnership with cross-functional teams
- Aid with planning and execution of office events and employee engagement activities
Education and Skills Requirements
- Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience; High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a receptionist, administrative, or similar customer-facing role
- Experience in a biotech, life sciences, or fast-paced corporate environment preferred
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with executive-level stakeholders and colleagues
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills with attention to detail
- Customer service-oriented mindset with sound judgment and discretion
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently to prioritize tasks
- Resourceful and proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work onsite five days per week and travel between Dyne office locations as needed
- Use of a personal vehicle required to support inter-office travel and operational needs
Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 USD
The pay range reflects the base pay range Dyne reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation depends on factors such as education, experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills.