Salesforce Administrator

About Discovery Life Sciences: Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.

Position Summary:

Discovery is looking for a talented and passionate Salesforce Administrator to join our dynamic team. As a Salesforce Administrator, you will provide administrative and technical support for our Salesforce.com ecosystem. This role combines hands-on technical support with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer an exciting and collaborative work environment where you can unleash your creativity and make a real impact.

A Day in the Life of a Salesforce Administrator at Discovery Life Sciences:

• Quality test and validate standard and custom environments.
• Manage complex user permissions and profiles.
• Manage Salesforce.com data feeds and other integrations.
• Support users in resolving day-to-day technical issues
• Create and modify custom objects and fields to support evolving business needs
  
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-5 years of experience in technical support and/or systems administration
• Salesforce.com Admin (ADM201) certification preferred or willingness to obtain within first year
• 1-3 years of experience with Salesforce.com as an administrator or power user
• Basic understanding of Salesforce.com functionality and best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
• Exposure to Salesforce security settings, profiles, and permission sets
• Basic data management skills including imports, exports, and data quality
• Willingness to learn Flow Builder, DevOps, Agent Force and modern Salesforce features
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures
• Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and develop technical skills
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all basic administrative functions including user account maintenance, reports and dashboards, and other routine tasks
• Manage complex user permissions and profiles
• Create and customize objects, workflows, record types, page layouts, fields (including advanced formulas and lookups), apps, tabs, profiles, security, and approval processes
• Perform quality testing and validation of standard and custom environments
• Create and develop automation within Salesforce
• Manage Salesforce.com data feeds and other integrations
• Work with Salesforce Administration team to establish suitable processes to support administrative, development, and change management activities
• Assist in training of new users, and grow the Salesforce.com skill set across the organization
• Work independently with members of the user community to define and document development
  
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. Your annual salary is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package options, including a free dental, vision package, life insurance, and disability coverage which start on your first day of employment.
• This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es).  These incentives are discretionary.
• 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment.
• Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications and tuition.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Team-building activities and social events.
• Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.
  
  
  

Location, work hours, and application details:

• This position is ONSITE in Huntsville, AL
  
  
  

We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.

The Discovery Life Sciences Talent Acquisition team proudly manages and represents all Discovery recruitment activities. We respectfully request that third party staffing agencies refrain from submitting candidates or soliciting meetings to discuss recruiting services.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorships of any applicant work visas at this time.



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The tasks, duties, and responsibilities listed in this position description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.

Discovery Life Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.