Project Assistant

Project Assistant

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Project Assistant.

Job Title: Project Assistant

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Palo Alto, CA

Work Schedule: On-site

Pay Rate: $23 Based on experience.

The Client's Research Center is a consortium of renowned experts who are world leaders in investigating ways to prevent disease and promote health. Their work is focused on identifying the most practical, science-based solutions for addressing some of society's most pervasive and preventable health issues, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions and raising the standards of scientific investigation that matters for health. The investigators are collaborating on numerous, long-term projects designed to translate research into effective ways to promote well-being at every stage of life.

Client is seeking a self-motivated and well-organized temporary project assistant to provide clerical support for various research studies. The project assistant will be responsible for filing, photocopying, printing, scanning, performing data entry, and preparing mailings of study-related documents and materials. The project assistant will also assist with weekly drop-offs of mailings at the local United States Postal Office (USPS) Bulk Mail Office in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal applicant should possess excellent organizational and administrative skills and have some past clerical experience.

Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
• One year of administrative/clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills :

• Demonstrates the ability to work well with colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative

Requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.