Job Description

Do you want to work with cutting-edge quantum technology? Do you want to be part of a diverse and dynamic scale-up company? Do you have experience in logistics and work with dedication and accuracy?
Then we invite you to read on and apply!

IN SHORT
Single Quantum makes the world's fastest and most sensitive light sensors limited only by the laws of physics!

As a scale-up we are growing steadily. We are servicing a growing customer base worldwide. We need somebody who works closely with production, service, sales, and marketing in the administration team to make and ensure smooth administration processes. Ideally, we want you to work fulltime and you would be based at our headquarter in Delft.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
We are looking for an Administration Officer to facilitate our purchasing, shipping and packing and administration needs, as part of our administration team. Next to the daily administrative processes, you would also be supporting our logistics team in packing our very specialized equipment and do the last minute tweaks before our products leave our headquarters.

In summary, you can expect to handle and organize diversified types of administrative work, such as (but not limited to):

• Assist in the day-to-day operations in the office, including answering company phone and organizing office supplies;
• Placing purchase orders with suppliers;
• Organizing the logistics of outgoing and incoming shipments (packages, goods and business documents);
• Preparing shipping documents such as commercial invoices, customs documents and packing checklists;
• Packing of fragile equipment and ensuring it is ready for transportation in the EU and worldwide;
• Assembly and packaging of accessories needed for shipment;
• Tracking shipments and informing stakeholders;
• Placing purchase orders with suppliers and processing the orders from beginning to end
• Receiving and processing incoming goods, and filing the incoming receipts accordingly;
• Assist in the day-to-day operations in the office, including organizing the office supplies;
• Supporting the organization company events.

You will collaborate with other teams at Single Quantum to achieve the best experience of our customers.

Single Quantum is an international and innovative environment. You will work with autonomy and you are encouraged to show your problem-solving skills.

We strive for the highest quality and we invite you to contribute to the administrative and logistics processes in order to optimize and deliver the best service to our customers.

Your profile and requirements

• A HBO/BA/Bsc degree or equivalent;
• Working proficiency in English, Dutch is a plus;
• Hands-on and practical attitude;
• Strong communication and organizational skills;
• Working with a high level of accuracy.

• Experience in business administration;
• Background or experience in logistics or inventory control;
• Experience with inventory management or ERP software.

What we offer

• An international, high-tech environment with colleagues from the Netherlands, USA, France, Italy, China and the list goes on!
• Competitive salary and benefits;
• Good coffee, fresh fruits and weekly catered lunches;
• A retirement plan;
• Up to 38 vacation days;
• Room for new initiatives and ideas. We’re always willing to listen, whether you’ve been with us for a week, a month, or a year;
• An employer who truly values personal development and growth who invites you to do the same;
• Social security offered by the Collective Labor Agreement Metal & Technology (CAO Metaal en Techniek).

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Single Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

How to apply

If the job description and Single Quantum excites you, we encourage you to submit your CV as well as a motivation or cover letter explaining why you think you're a good fit for the position, along with what attracts you to the position.

Contact

If you have any questions before applying or would like to have a general conversation about Single Quantum, you can contact our HR Officer, Jacqerina Jarad on +31 (0) 850 400 902 or email to career@singlequantum.com

About us

At Single Quantum, we confront every challenge with innovation, dedication, and passion. Founded in 2012, our team emerged as true pioneers of single photon detection technology: we were among the first to manufacture and commercialize superconducting nanowire single photon detectors. Since then, our multi-channel Single Quantum Eos photon detection system has been chosen by more than 100 academic and industrial labs all over the world to perform complex optical measurements.

We want to share this groundbreaking technology with you. Guided by our mission, vision and core values, Single Quantum will develop the world’s fastest and most sensitive light sensors limited only by the laws of physics. Join us in turning photons into data!