Associate Coordinator/Receptionist - Washington, DC

Amgen • Washington, DC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Associate Coordinator/Receptionist - Level 1. Live. What you will do. Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Associate Coordinator/Receptionist will serve as the welcoming point of contact for Amgen’s Washington, D.C. office. This role is responsible for creating a positive first impression for visitors and staff, coordinating front desk operations, and supporting day-to-day office activities.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree OR High school diploma / GED and 2 years administrative experience OR Certification that is directly related to the role and 2 years administrative experience

Nice To Haves

• Good communication and customer service skills
• Good organizational and time management abilities
• Comfortable learning new office systems, scheduling tools, and basic technology platforms
• Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and individuals

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for guests, visitors, and staff by managing front desk operations, answering and directing calls, and providing exceptional customer service while fostering a professional, inclusive, and welcoming office environment.
• Coordinate and support logistics for off-site meetings, executive visits, and special events, including the preparation, organization, and secure delivery of materials to ensure successful execution.
• Prepare and maintain office and shared spaces at the beginning and end of each day, ensuring all areas are clean, organized, fully functional, and ready to support employees and visitors.
• Coordinate facility maintenance requests, manage office and kitchen supply inventories, place orders as needed, and ensure storage areas remain well-stocked, organized, and operational.
• Schedule conference rooms, coordinate meeting logistics, support audio-visual and IT-related requests, and maintain meeting spaces to ensure a seamless and professional experience for all users.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing DC staff lunches, meetings, and small office gatherings in the Washington, DC office, including catering arrangements, event logistics, setup, and cleanup to ensure a seamless and professional experience.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing mail and package operations, including receiving, sorting, tracking, and distributing shipments from carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx. Ensure timely, accurate, and secure delivery of correspondence and packages while maintaining organized mailroom processes and supporting office operational needs.
• Provide basic day-to-day administrative support to Washington, DC office staff, including coordinating travel, processing expense reports, scheduling conference rooms, managing printing requests, and addressing other operational and administrative needs as they arise.
• Coordinate and support new employee onboarding by preparing workspace materials, organizing required resources, and assisting with orientation logistics to ensure a smooth and positive onboarding experience.
• Support the Emergency Response Team (ERT) by maintaining and monitoring emergency supplies, assisting with workplace safety and preparedness initiatives, coordinating readiness activities, and helping ensure compliance with established safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree