Administrative Assistant and HR Coordinator

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant and HR Coordinator works onsite at QPS’s facility in Newark, DE. Compensation is $40,000–$45,000 per year. QPS provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies with research and clinical development services aimed at improving human health and quality of life. This entry-level support role combines front-office coverage with HR and administrative coordination. It helps visitors, employees, candidates, and the HR team by maintaining office processes, supporting recruiting and onboarding, and handling assigned purchasing and event tasks.

What you'll do

• Cover the front desk and greet visitors
• follow standard operating procedures, including during unannounced FDA audits
• manage access cards and CEO mail
• facilitate background checks
• post jobs and organize resumes
• prepare employee files and orientation materials
• assist with interview scheduling and HRIS updates
• order assigned supplies
• support catering requests for facility events and meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant

hr coordinator

front desk

recruiting support

onboarding

hris

office administration

newark de

qps

$40,000–$45,000/year

401(k) match

life and disability insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-matched 401(k), company-sponsored group life/AD&D and short- and long-term disability insurance, bonuses and merit increases, and career development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting specifies a facility-based schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with a one-hour unpaid lunch.

About the employer

QPS, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.