Westat is one of the foremost statistical, health, and social science research organizations in the world. Our mission is to design and support research that will advance the well-being of people worldwide. For more than 30 years, we have collaborated with government agencies, medical centers, universities, nongovernmental organizations, and international agencies on international studies. Our global portfolio includes projects in more than 60 countries; 40 of them are developing nations. Position located in Beijing, China. We have an opportunity for a qualified individual to provide administrative and business support to contract activities related to research programs in China. This person will assist the business manager for making contacts with researchers in the Chinese government, universities, non-governmental organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry to promote Westat's services for their projects. Responsibilities will also include making presentations about Westat's services. Additional responsibilities may include assisting business manager with financial management procedures; creating payment vouchers; reviewing vendor invoices; maintaining data in a customized financial management database and in Excel spreadsheets; generating routine and ad hoc financial reports; and filing documents related to financial and contract activities. Successful candidates should have experience in marketing and project management, with excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, fluency in Mandarin and English, and superior attention to detail. A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant administrative and financial experience are required. Resumes accepted in English only. For immediate consideration, please send your cover letter, indicating Job Code: RPJ/HS/8435 (the Job Code is required to apply), and resume to resume@westat.com www.westat.com EOE

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Full Time/Permanent

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Beijing - China

Post Date:

26/04/2008