Receptionist
Waltham, MA - USA
Job Summary
Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) as well as a preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals families and communities. Learn more at and follow us on X LinkedInand Facebook.
Role Summary:
The Receptionist serves as the primary front desk presence at the Dyne office and is responsible for creating a welcoming professional experience for employees visitors and external partners. This highly visible role supports daily office operations administrative activities and companywide events while exercising sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information. The Receptionist thrives in a dynamic environment adapts easily to changing priorities and contributes as a flexible serviceoriented member of the Dyne team.
This role is based onsite five days per week and requires periodic travel between Dyne office locations to support operational needs.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Front Desk & Visitor Experience
- Manage the front desk and lobby area welcoming and assisting employees visitors candidates vendors and board members
- Answer screen and route incoming phone calls and general inquiries
- Maintain a professional organized reception area and ensure a positive first impression
Office Operations & Administrative Support
- Support daily office operations including receipt sorting and distribution of mail and packages (USPS FedEx UPS courier services)
- Manage general correspondence and shared inboxes; scan copy file and distribute documents as needed
- Track receipts and invoices and submit documentation to the Accounting team in a timely manner
- Assist with onboarding logistics for new hires
- Provide general clerical and administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned
Facilities Vendors & Supplies
- Coordinate with building management facilities teams and external vendors (maintenance cleaning food and beverage)
- Order receive stock and organize office supplies pantry items and inventory for kitchens and copy areas
- Support overall office cleanliness maintenance and daytoday operational readiness
- Assist with evacuation protocols and emergency drills in coordination with building management
Meetings Events & Logistics
- Maintain conference room calendars and prepare rooms for meetings including catering coordination and guest clearance
- Provide logistical support for internal meetings external visitors and companywide events in partnership with crossfunctional teams
- Assist with planning and execution of office events and employee engagement activities
Education and Skills Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience; High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a receptionist administrative or similar customerfacing role
- Experience in a biotech life sciences or fastpaced corporate environment preferred
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with executivelevel stakeholders and colleagues
- Strong organizational multitasking and timemanagement skills with attention to detail
- Customer serviceoriented mindset with sound judgment and discretion
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently to prioritize tasks
- Resourceful and proactive approach to problemsolving
- Ability to work onsite five days per week and travel between Dyne office locations as needed
- Use of a personal vehicle required to support interoffice travel and operational needs
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MA Pay Range
$65000 - $80000 USD
The pay range reflects the base pay range Dyne reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation depends on factors such as education experience job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principles functions for this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance workload.
Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age color disability gender national origin race religion sexual orientation veteran status or any classification protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Repairing muscle, reclaiming now. Life-transforming therapies for inherited muscle diseases.