Administrative Assistant

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AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

You will have access to

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• Administrative Assistant
• This position works out of our UAE location in the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics
• Infectious Diseases.
• This is a fixed term contract role for 1 year.

About Abbott Rapid Diagnostics DivisionWe are the world leader in Rapid Diagnostics at the point of care. Working with us, you'll tackle a wide array of problems including some of the world's greatest healthcare challenges, while experiencing a myriad of cultures, geographies, and technologies.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administration support professional to assist with day-to-day administrative tasks and ensure smooth operations within the department. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, efficient, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the team.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain and organize physical and digital filing systems.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and other communications.
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory levels.
• Support the onboarding process for new employees.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reports.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records.
• Manage event planning and internal communications.
• Take meeting minutes and track action items related to commercial meetings.
• Work within well-established guidelines.
• Submit Purchase Orders when required.
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred
• Arabic- speaking (not mandatory)2-3 years Proven experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.
• Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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