Kumquat Biosciences Inc. · 1 month ago
Administrative Assistant (Front Desk)
San Diego,CA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expKumquat Biosciences Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Front Desk) who will play a key role in maintaining daily office operations and creating a welcoming environment. The position supports multiple departments by handling administrative tasks, managing scheduling, and coordinating office logistics.
Alternative MedicineBiotechnologyOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Serve as the first point of contact for vendors, visitors, and clients, ensuring a professional and friendly experience
Answer and monitor the company’s main phone line
Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages as needed
Manage Outlook calendars and assist with meeting setup and conference room scheduling
Maintain organization and cleanliness of conference rooms
Coordinate catering for Friday lunches, team meetings, and assist in planning and coordinating company events
Support set up for companywide meetings (All Hands) and happy hours in collaboration with catering vendors
Assist with companywide communications, including sending alerts, invites, and announcements
Update and maintain the company phone directory
Handle journal requests and manage journal subscriptions
Provide assistance with expense reports, conference registrations, and travel booking for conferences
Support on-site candidate interviews and conduct first-day office tours for new hires
Provide light HR administrative support, including interview coordination and scheduling
Provide guided tours as part of the interview/onboarding process
Manage quarterly peer awards (Wow Awards)
Purchase and maintain office supplies and inventory
Help ensure a clean, organized, and professional office environment
Organize monthly birthday celebrations in office
Additional tasks/projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
2–3 years of experience in a corporate administrative or front desk role
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor
Exceptional attention to detail, multitasking, and time management abilities
Preferred
biotech or life sciences experience a plus
Company
Kumquat Biosciences Inc.
Kumquat Biosciences’ vision is to develop innovative therapies to bring about sustainable and life-changing benefits to cancer patients.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (2)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$175.92MKey Investors
Loxo Oncology
2021-07-29Corporate Round· $70M
2021-02-16Undisclosed· $50M
2019-07-02Private Equity· $55.92M
Leadership Team
Pingda Ren
Co-Founder, President & COO
Carin Sandvik
VP of Finance
Recent News
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