Administrative Assistant Job at Genalyte, San Diego, CA

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  • Genalyte
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

ABOUT GENALYTE 

At Genalyte, we're revolutionizing diagnostic testing to empower a healthier future. We believe that timely and accurate health insights shouldn't be a luxury, but a necessity. We are driven by a vision where advanced diagnostic capabilities are accessible, efficient, and seamlessly integrated into healthcare. Genalyte is more than just a laboratory; we are advocates for health empowerment, dedicated to providing insights that can transform lives and communities.

 

POSITION SUMMARY
The Administrative Assistant provides hands-on administrative, organizational, and operational support to executive leadership and functional teams, while also owning the day-to-day upkeep and presentation of our office environment. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role that blends executive support with physical office management—including cleaning, stocking, errand-running, and facility maintenance. This role is critical to enabling efficiency, alignment, and a positive workplace experience. The ideal candidate takes pride in every aspect of the job, approaches all tasks—big and small—with a positive, can-do attitude, and holds themselves to a high standard of execution and accountability. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to personally handle hands-on tasks are essential.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

These may include but are not limited to: 

  • Provide administrative and executive support to one or more executives and/or leadership team members, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and expense reporting
  • Manage procurement of office & kitchen supplies with a cost-conscious approach, ensuring shelves, refrigerators, and supply areas are stocked and orderly
  • Own the organization and presentation of all shared office spaces, kitchen and break areas on a daily basis, including performing light cleaning duties before and after events, meetings and daily use
  • Run errands on behalf of management and the office as a regular part of the role, such as picking up and dropping off mail and packages, purchasing food and beverages for team and candidate meetings, sourcing last-minute supplies, and fulfilling other time-sensitive requests. Mileage reimbursement or a flat monthly vehicle stipend is provided
  • Serve as a trusted partner to leadership by anticipating needs, managing priorities, and exercising sound judgment with confidential and sensitive information
  • Support cross-functional communication and coordination such as company events, team meetings and offsites
  • Manage incoming requests, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely follow-through
  • Support onboarding logistics for new hires, including workspace setup and coordination with IT, People Ops, and Facilities (as applicable)
  • Support talent acquisition by scheduling interviews, presentations and calls 

 

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Provide general office support, including managing office supplies, coordinating vendors, receiving deliveries, and personally handling light facility tasks such as tidying common areas, restocking supplies, and organizing storage
  • Maintain organized records, files, and shared resources
  • Assist with Company event planning, including hands-on setup, coordination of catering and supplies, and post-event cleanup and space restoration
  • Support ad hoc projects, special initiatives, and process improvements
  • At more senior levels, may support complex scheduling across multiple time zones, manage executive communications, and lead office or administrative initiatives independently
 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 4–8+ years of relevant administrative or executive support experience
  • Curiosity to solve problems and propose solutions when problems arise 
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs with a positive, can-do attitude; willingness to take on any task—including physical and hands-on work—without hesitation
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs with a positive outlook 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
  • Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across team
  • Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and cost-consciousness; experience operating within defined budgets and spending guidelines
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license; willingness to run local errands as a regular part of the role
  • Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods, and performing light cleaning duties

The base range for this role is $31-$37 per hour. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. 

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Local area

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