Administrative Assistant
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About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
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About Abbott
- Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health.
- We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
- Working at Abbott
- At 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.
About Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division
We 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.
- Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
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