Title: Backup Front Desk Administrative Assistant (1–2 Day Assignment) Location: Redwood City / Palo Alto, CA Type: Short-term / Temporary Position Overview: Our client, a leading precision oncology company, is seeking a professional, organized, and friendly Backup Front Desk Administrative Assistant to provide short-term coverage at their office. This role serves as the first point of contact for visitors, supports daily front desk operations, and assists the management team with administrative tasks. This is a 1–2 day assignment, ideal for candidates with prior front desk or administrative experience in fast-paced environments.salary: $27 - $30 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Greet visitors and create building/lab access badges. Manage conference rooms, schedule meetings, and assist with domestic and international travel arrangements. Support office supplies, pantry/kitchen restocking, and catering orders. Handle incoming mail, coordinate shipments, and respond to facility-related emails. Assist the management team with document preparation, proofreading, meeting minutes, and general correspondence. Distribute COVID rapid tests and support smooth daily operations. College degree preferred; minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative or front desk experience. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Slack. Professional, energetic, and welcoming demeanor with strong customer service skills. Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and work primarily in a desk/office environment. Why This Role: Short-term assignment offering hands-on administrative experience with a leading healthcare organization. Opportunity to support smooth office operations and interact with internal teams and external visitors. Apply Today: Be the friendly, professional face of our client’s office during this temporary assignment! SkillsFront DeskFront Desk CoordinationOral CommunicationHandling Confidential InformationScheduling AppointmentsProblem SolvingPrioritizingOrganizationDecision MakingWorking IndependentlyAnswering PhonesWritten CommunicationAdministrative DutiesOrganizational SkillsConflict ResolutionMaintaining CalendarsMulti-taskingVendor ManagementInterpersonal SkillsQualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.