Research and Development Administrator

Are you a Research and Development Administrator looking to join one of the top companies in the Manufacturing industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have administrative experience in a corporate setting?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work hybrid with our client in Buffalo Grove, IL. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Research and Development Administrator to provide operational support for our R&D teams.
• Facilitate smooth transitions by managing tasks such as I-9 verification, IT account setup, building access, PKIs, and other onboarding/offboarding activities.
• Assist employees with shipping/handling, travel arrangements, passport renewals, AMEX interface, office supplies, device management, expense reports, and timesheets.
• Open purchase orders, liaise with procurement teams, and troubleshoot vendor-related issues.
• Track costs, monitor expenses, and follow up on and drive open issues to closure.
• Support vendor relationships, license renewals, new acquisitions, part stocking, timesheets, and cost tracking.
• Organize meetings and special events for the client's offices.
• Manage mailing lists and ensure the team is informed of internal and external updates relevant to R&D.
• Provide support for other tasks as needed based on business requirements.
• Reports to the SI B Head of R&D Product Development and supports SI B X and SI B FIN management as needed.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $25/hr.

Hours: 40 hours/week (1^st Shift).

Length: Temp (7 Months).

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Associate Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience in a corporate setting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience interacting at all levels of management, employees, and external partners.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with tools and third-party support locally and globally.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to research and implement solutions.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and multitask effectively.
• This role needs the ability to manage complex processes related to daily operations, procurement, event/meeting coordination, and communications.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 in-office days per week at the Buffalo Grove location, with occasional travel to the Chicago office (approximately twice per month)

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.