Student Assistant

Schrödinger seeks a Student Assistant to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods.  This is a 20-hour-per-week position, for six to twelve months, with a monthly salary of 1,500 €.

In this role, you will provide crucial administrative and operational support to the Schrödinger Europe team in Mannheim. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in office management, HR operations, and event coordination within a dynamic corporate environment.

You will work under the direct guidance and supervision of experienced team members who will support your growth and help you succeed.

Please submit in English and include a cover letter with your application that indicates your availability for work Monday - Friday.  

Who will love this job:

• A proactive and detail-oriented university student with strong organizational skills
• An excellent communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to interact professionally with visitors and team members
• A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn under supervision

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in overseeing the Mannheim office, including greeting visitors and creating a welcoming environment
• Help order office supplies and coordinate routine office maintenance work
• Support the coordination of business trips, travel management, and the organization of internal office events and meetings

• Assist the team in organizing and executing successful customer events
• Help maintain the inventory of marketing materials and coordinate shipments to various conferences and customers

• Review credit card receipts and assist in preparing accuracy reports
• Support the team with weekly payment runs and related administrative documentation

• Assist with the hiring pipeline by scheduling job interviews and coordinating communication with candidates

What you’ll need:

• Active enrollment in a university degree program (Business Administration, HR, Communication, or a related field is a plus)
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace
• Fluency in English and German 

Pay and perks:

• Flexible working hours tailored to complement your university schedule
• A supportive, supervised environment designed to help you develop professional skills
• Insights into global team operations, HR, and finance workflows

 

When you’re in the office you can profit from our central location, the charging of personal devices with green energy, stocked kitchens with coffee/tea, fruit, snacks, and beverages, and the organization of team-building and social events.

Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.