Business & Marketing Assistant - Biotech

APTAGEN Labs, LLC

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

250 North Main Street

Jacobus, PA 17407

TEL : 717-278-2436 www.aptagen.com

• Position :
• Business & Marketing Assistant - Biotech

$16 / hr to $26 / hr (Benefits : www.aptagen.com / benefits / )

Full-time or part time (Schedule : www.aptagen.com / schedule / )

Aptagen is a biotechnology and life-sciences company. We are a global leader in developing ‘synthetic antibodies’ called aptamers, with over 30 years of experience. Aptamers are target-recognition elements with high affinity and specificity against targets such as small molecules, protein biomarkers, cells, and tissues. Aptamers are an alternative platform to that of antibodies for diagnostic, therapeutic, and bio-industrial applications.

Description

: The Business & Marketing Assistant will perform a variety of high-level administrative and executive duties to ensure smooth and efficient operation in a high-intensity, laboratory-based work environment. This position will coordinate between the Lab Director and the President & CEO. We are seeking a passionate and innovative individual seeking to step into a start-up / emerging company and is not averse to risk taking.

Candidate must be straightforward, personable, articulate, creative, and business-savvy. Ideal candidates will be an amalgamation of an entrepreneurial scientist, business, and marketing partner. Ideally, they would have a working knowledge in the biotechnology field with 2+ years of lab bench experience in molecular biology or equivalent. An MBA or a bachelor’s in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or other science-related fields is preferred, but not required.

No telecommuting candidates will be considered.

The candidate can meet deadlines and effectively prioritize tasks & assignments, primarily in the area of business development, such as business plans, pitch decks, and collaborations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

B2B / B2C business development and contract preparation / review

Identify and pursue all forms of funding opportunities, including grants and investment opportunities.

Additional higher-level business-related requests, including developing / updating the business plan, strategies, and financials.

Weekly debriefing meetings with President & CEO (Founder).

Take direct calls, manage emails, and meet with visitors

Calendar management, schedule a moderate volume of meetings, appointments, and conferences (domestic and international)

Assist in business expansion and proposals

Participate in presentations and weekly reviews

Administrative / clerical duties including, but not limited to, responding to emails, filing paperwork

Welcoming visitors and identifying the purpose of their visit before directing them to the appropriate department

Additional responsibilities as required – light travel (>

~2hrs), ability to be a team player and assist where needed

Qualifications / Skills :

Entrepreneurial spirit, takes initiative, creative, and thinks `outside the box’

Tech savvy; high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office

Must display a keen attention to detail

Reliable, responsible, and punctual

Confidentiality – able to be trusted with confidential information

Strong oral and written communication skills

Fast learner

Business and / or science background

Please provide a cover letter and LinkedIn profile required. (Resumes / CVs optional)

Contact : mailbox @ aptagen.com

Dr. G. Thomas Caltagirone, Ph.D., President & CEO

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s) :

Please provide your LinkedIn Profile (required).

Are you located in York County, PA?

Education :

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location : In person