Environmental Laboratory Project Manager Assistant

at  The GEL Group Inc

SUMMARY:

This entry-level position directly supports the Project Managers (PMs) within the Client Services Division and involves regular interaction with both GEL’s clients and the laboratory. The project management group consists of small teams of project managers and assistants who work together to ensure their clients’ analytical needs are met. Most of GEL’s project managers began their careers at GEL as Project Manager Assistants (PMAs); the PMA role is designed with a growth trajectory toward Project Management. The ideal team member delivers superb customer service while seamlessly executing all administrative tasks.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor of Science degree (preferably in Chemistry, Biology, or related science degree), or Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree

OTHER KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Exhibits organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Provides excellent customer service as displayed by clear written and verbal communication
• Basic math and science knowledge
• Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to, WORD, EXCEL and other standard operating programs/systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands outlined are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Mobility to work in a lab and office setting
• Use of standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects

Work is performed in a laboratory setting which is subject to chemicals, and potential fumes, gasses, noxious odors and related items typical for this environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Demonstrates and supports GEL’s core values
• Responds promptly to external customers via telephone or email
• Confers with laboratory analysts or leadership to obtain additional information needed to resolve customer questions
• Performs data entry to correctly assign samples to laboratory worklists
• Summarizes sample receipt issues and provides sample receipt acknowledgements to clients
• Assists in preparation of reports and narratives as required
• Reviews invoices for accuracy vs. quotes and contracts
• Assists in subcontracting of samples to other laboratories
• Assumes role of Project Manager “back-up” during Project Manager absence
• Performs other Project Manager support-duties as assigned

The physical demands outlined are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Mobility to work in a lab and office setting
• Use of standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move object