Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Biology, Budgeting, Business Administration, Chemistry, Compensation Management, Computer Maintenance, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Service Software, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Equity Securities, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Office Equipment, Order Processing, People Management, Physical Demands, Pricing, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Systems/Internals Programming
Shift:Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMAre you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.Compensation: $20.00 per hour **Hours:** Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM*The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.***SUMMARY** Responsible for administrative support for the Project Management Team by acting as a liaison between project management and sample receiving/log-in to successfully intake and manage clients' work, as well as supporting a small number of client accounts.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**- Oversee, review, complete, and process various project management forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.- Act as a liaison regarding client project needs and provide guidance and suggested actions to the Pace team to ensure successful project setup.- Assist with more complex projects involving client contact, verification of accurate sample check-in, monitoring analysis status, responding to client inquiries, and invoicing clients, as determined by supervisor.- Direct client calls and requests to the appropriate Project Manager for follow-up.- Schedule and enter bottle orders into the container order system based on client sample needs.- Set up accounts and pricing within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and ensure account information remains current.- Review the login dashboard and update information and confirmations as needed.- Ensure approved reporting styles are applied to analytical reports.- Assist in developing or participating in project management or cross-functional initiatives, including budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other requirements; present information to management as needed.- Interpret and apply department policies, procedures, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations with guidance as needed.- Provide project management for low-dollar, high-transaction accounts or internal programs such as interregional or external sub-work.- Contribute to department efficiency and effectiveness by offering suggestions and participating as an active team member.- Promote and support the mission of Pace by demonstrating courteous, cooperative behavior and fostering a positive work environment.**QUALIFICATIONS** **Education and Experience**- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related field; **AND** three (3) years of customer service/support experience; **OR** an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.**Required Knowledge and Skills****Required Knowledge:**- Principles, practices, and techniques of customer service- Computer applications and systems related to the work- Working effectively with individuals from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, including challenging interactions- Proper business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation**Required Skills:**- Providing professional-level customer service across various markets- Training others on policies and procedures- Preparing functional reports, correspondence, and written materials- Working independently with minimal supervision- Exercising initiative and sound judgment within organizational guidelines- Using tact, discretion, and professionalism in interactions- Contributing to team goals and objectives- Building and maintaining effective working relationships**PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS** The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.- Ability to work in an office setting and use standard office equipment- Ability to sit for extended periods- Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds- Vision to read printed materials and computer screens- Hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone**WORKING ENVIRONMENT** Work is performed in an office setting.Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.Benefits When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.***Equal Opportunity Employer****Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.*Pace Analytical is an equal opportunity employer.
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Pace Analytical Services, LLC
Three divisions. Two countries. 1800 employees. Twenty-eight environmental labs. Two Life Sciences labs. Twenty-four service centers. Hundreds of certifications. 38 years of industry experience. Financial stability. Dynamic thought leadership and strategic management planning with one shared vision: work together to protect our environment and improve our health.
Pace began on a much smaller scale in 1978, serving Minneapolis and the surrounding areas with founder and CEO Steve Vanderboom at the helm. A commitment to safety and high ethical standards, respect for both clients and employees, and a drive for excellence inspired us as we expanded - and these values are at the core of everything we do today. Still under Vanderboom's directorship, we are proud to be industry leaders, offering an unparalleled range of services delivered by the most experienced scientific professionals. No matter the scope of work or special requirements, we have the people, knowledge and technology to tackle them. Partnering with us, clients are guaranteed to experience the Pace Analytical difference.
Pace Analytical Services, LLC. provides analytical services including environmental testing and sampling. Laboratories utilize EPA, ASTM Standard Methods, NIOSH and other accepted test procedures and methods in accordance with both federal and state regulations. Pace also provides specialty analytical support for air toxics, aquatic toxicity, bioassay, biota, dioxin/furans, low-level mercury, radiochemistry, vapor intrusion, environmental forensics, industrial hygiene, etc.
Pace Analytical Life Sciences provides analytical testing services to the pharmaceutical/medical device industries. Services include chemical and microbiology, method development/validation, physical testing, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, and product release testing. Pace operates two FDA-registered, DEA-registered (Class I - V), cGMP-compliant facilities: one located in Oakdale, MN and the other located in San German, PR. The Oakdale, MN facility is ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited.
Pace Analytical Lab Ops Division provides professional scientific staffing - to accommodate full outsourcing or augmentation of staff at a client's on-site location - to various industries as well as research and development organizations. The ISO 9001:2008 certified Lab Ops Division also provides instrumentation sales, repair and qualification services, product and materials testing support and regulatory compliance services.
2,500 to 4,999 employees
https://www.pacelabs.com/