Receptionist, R&D Lab (contractor)

LG R&D Lab – Santa Clara, CA
On-site | Short-Term Contract

LG’s R&D Lab in Santa Clara is seeking a professional and dependable Contract Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and to provide essential front‑office and administrative support. This is a fully on-site role and ideal for someone who takes pride in creating a welcoming, well-organized office environment.

• Greet and assist visitors, guests, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner
• Manage visitor sign-in, badge issuance, and badge control procedures
• Serve as the main point of contact for external visitors during on-site visits

• Maintain and update employee directories, phone lists, and contact information
• Perform basic typing and preparation of letters or documents as needed
• Coordinate shipping and receiving; maintain accurate logs of deliveries and shipments
• Support internal events, meetings, and on-site functions as needed

• Maintain office supplies and place weekly orders with approved vendors (e.g., Staples)
• Keep common areas, including the breakroom, clean, organized, and stocked
• Prepare coffee and ensure breakroom readiness on a daily basis
• Coordinate with the Facilities Manager to distribute announcements related to building notices, external events, or alerts

• Assist with processing common office expenses (utilities, office supplies, phone/internet, etc.) and follow up to ensure timely payment
• Support new vendor setup by coordinating vendor registration forms, W‑9s, invoices, and required documentation
• Follow up with vendors and accounting teams to ensure timely system setup and payment readiness

• Respond flexibly to additional administrative or office-related tasks as needed to support the team

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a receptionist, front desk, or office support role
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and strong customer service mindset
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy, on-site office environment
• Basic proficiency with office tools (email, phone systems, document preparation)

• Opportunity to support a leading global technology company’s R&D organization
• Professional, structured office environment
• Ideal short-term assignment for experienced reception or office support professionals