Executive Assistant - #260561

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Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team—rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation—you’ll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Executive Assistant role demands an expert in multitasking, with exceptional organizational and communication skills, who can operate with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can anticipate the needs of our executive team.

This role will support multiple executives onsite in San Jose, CA.

What We’ll Get You Doing

• Expertly manage and optimize calendars - coordinate all aspects of schedules, including high volume of complex domestic and international travel arrangements; understand the executive’s needs and work to meet them.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the executives, handling all communications with precision and professionalism.
• Support the organization and coordination of executive meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action item follow-up.
• Support the planning and execution of strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with company goals and timelines.
  
  

The Essential Requirements Of The Role Include

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an executive assistant role, with proven success in supporting C-level executives.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with a team of administrative professionals.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an integral part of a high-performing team.
  
  

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

Ability to travel domestically/internationally

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com .

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

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