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The Executive Assistant position at Quanterix is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

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Billerica, Massachusetts, 01821, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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This role spans multiple industries.

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Executive Assistant at Quanterix

Executive Assistant Billerica, MA

Quanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. Its proprietary Simoa® technology delivers industry-leading sensitivity, allowing researchers to detect and quantify biomarkers in blood and other fluids at concentrations far below traditional limits. With more than 3,400 peer-reviewed publications, Quanterix has been a trusted partner to the scientific community for nearly two decades. In 2025, Quanterix acquired Akoya Biosciences, The Spatial Biology Company®, adding multiplexed tissue imaging with single-cell resolution to its portfolio. Together, the combined company offers a uniquely integrated platform that connects biology across blood and tissue—advancing precision medicine from discovery to diagnostics.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Executive Assistant to provide advanced administrative support to multiple members of our Quanterix executive team. Reporting to the Executive Assistant to the CEO, this role requires a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities with discretion, efficiency, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and decision-making skills, a high level of confidentiality, and the ability to interact effectively with employees, executives, board members, and external partners. This role is on site in Billerica MA 5 days a week.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Manage complex calendars, scheduling meetings across multiple time zones and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including logistics for conferences, meetings, and site visits
Prepare leadership team meeting agendas, manage meeting logistics, take comprehensive notes, and follow up on action items to ensure efficient and productive meetings
Prepare and process expense reports in a timely and accurate manner
Anticipate needs and proactively address issues before they arise
Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion
Support site events as well individual functional events/ meetings
Support internal communications across the company to include sending all employee emails, event/ meeting invites, etc.
Manage company townhalls as well as functional town halls
Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency
Back up support to the other members of the Administration team
Open and supportive to other tasks as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience providing executive-level support, with demonstrated experience supporting senior executives

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate across a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Experience with travel coordination and expense management systems (e.g., Concur)
High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Skilled in managing and prioritizing multiple requests simultaneously while maintaining a focus on quality and urgency.
Take initiative and work well under pressure, maintain a high level of confidentiality
Polished and articulate with strong interpersonal skills
Impeccable attention to detail, ensuring flawless execution in scheduling, documentation, and travel arrangements
Impeccable attention to detail, ensuring flawless execution in scheduling, documentation, and travel arrangements
Thrive in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment, and handle changes with a positive, proactive attitude
Take ownership of tasks and projects with minimal supervision, anticipating needs and creating solutions that support the goals of the Office.
Experience in Life Science industry a plus
Advanced MS skills
Ability to be on call during off hours

EXPECTATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Work under pressure to meet tight timelines
Requires communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence others
Strong collaborator and team player
Display the highest level of integrity and professionalism, handling confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
Positive, supportive, can-do attitude

WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING WITH US:

Our Technology:

From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix’s ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa® technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease.

Akoya Biosciences, a Quanterix company, is The Spatial Biology Company®—bringing tissue context to life through high-resolution, single-cell imaging. Akoya’s spatial phenotyping platforms help researchers visualize and measure how cells organize and interact within tissue to influence disease progression and therapeutic response. From discovery through clinical research, Akoya offers a full continuum of solutions, including PhenoCycler®, PhenoImager® Fusion and HT, and PhenoCode™ Panels. As part of Quanterix, Akoya complements a leading portfolio of ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technologies, together enabling a more complete view of biology and disease across both tissue and blood.

Our Commitment to Employees: At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.

Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards

Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change

Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments

Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.

We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!

DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:

Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.

Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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