SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics is a non-profit organization federating 70 Swiss research and service groups of experts in bioinformatics. SIB's 900 scientists join forces to empower advances in life sciences and health by providing life scientists and clinicians with state-of-the-art bioinformatics resources, services, expertise, and Training.

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To reinforce our team in Lausanne, Switzerland, we are seeking an

Administrative Assistant

Employer

SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics

Work Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Employment fraction

30%

Type of contract

permanent

Job tasks

You will be responsible for the administration of training events tasks, including:

managing training event calendars and course registrations
booking logistics for training events (room, catering…)
booking accommodation and travel for speakers and trainers
managing course registrations
helping course applicants with their enquiries
managing web site pages and promotion of training events (including keeping the web pages for training events up to date)
supporting onsite the events
following-up expenses and budget reconciliation
following-up of satisfaction of trainees

Profile requirements

Essential

You have a good knowledge of MS Office applications (especially Excel and Word), email and internet applications
You have excellent written and spoken English language skills
You are a self-motivated individual with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively as a part of a team and keep calm under pressure

Assets

French and German are a plus
Some experience of database entry and management, video editing and social media

How to apply

If you are interested in this challenging and highly interesting position, please submit your application including CV and letter of motivation through our online portal by clicking the "Apply" button.

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