Executive Assistant - Analytical Sciences, Milford MA

Overview

Waters Corporation is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support and serve as a main point of contact for the VP Finance for the Analytical Sciences Division. The applicant is expected to have a strong commitment to professional ethical standards, including the ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive information.

Typical tasks of the position include, but are not limited to

• Calendar management – schedule complex meetings with internal and external parties over various domestic and international time zones
• Plan domestic and international travel itineraries – air, hotel, ground transport
• Process expense reports using Concur software
• Meeting planning and logistics
• Coordinate executive communications
• Work closely and effectively with the leader to keep him informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately
• Attend business meetings as needed
• Assist senior staff as needed; provide back-up to other executive assistants
• Other administrative duties, special projects and events, as they may arise

The successful candidate will have a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience that would include the following

• 5+ years, previous experience working for executives in a corporate environment, preferably in a global organization
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, ability to communicate with all levels of staff, senior management, peer administrative personnel
• Requires the highest level of personal integrity, trustworthiness and professional acumen. Able to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on many tasks concurrently
• Proactive organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills with mastery of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong Time Management
• Ability to work onsite in Milford MA

Behavioral Competencies:

• Operates with integrity, transparency and humility
• Acts as a true company owner to advance the overall interests of Waters
• Carries a broad global perspective of markets, tech, and trends
• Balances clear strategic thinking and accountability in execution to deliver results
• Actively creates the conditions for Waters’ people and teams to succeed

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.