The Monell Chemical Senses Center, founded in 1968, is the world’s first nonprofit
scientific institute devoted exclusively to basic research on the chemical senses: taste,
smell, and chemosensory irritation. Research at Monell contributes to a wide range of
scientific and practical knowledge. With more than fifty Ph.D.-level scientists, the Center
is making major progress toward understanding how the chemical senses function and
their importance in everyday life. The Center is located in the University City area of
Philadelphia. For more information on Monell please visit our website at
www.monell.org.
We are seeking a full-time Business Office Assistant. The ideal candidate will be
involved in accounts payable functions and record keeping. Individual will assist with
bank reconciliations, monthly financial reports, journal vouchers/entries, preparation of
invoices, as well as grants and contracts management. Responsibilities also include
assisting with purchasing of equipment and supplies for research laboratories and
offices. Other accounting and administrative tasks as required.
Qualifications
Individual will be familiar with office work and computer programs such as MIP, Sage,
MS Word, Excel and Access as well as have an interest in accounting and
administrative work as well as scientific research administration. Please provide a
detailed cover letter outlining your accounting experience.
Applicants should prepare a Resume and Cover Letter to submit to: http://apply.interfolio.com/44499
Monell Chemical Senses Center shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
The Monell Center is an independent non-profit science institute that conducts basic research on the chemical senses. A leader in scientific discovery, Monell's world-class scientists advance understanding of taste and smell to benefit human health and well-being. The Center’s outstanding interdisciplinary research programs incorporate approaches that range from molecular biology to behavioral neuroscience, from analytical chemistry to comparative sensory ecology and clinical work with human patients.
