Office Assistant

Pace Analytical Services

Roseville, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18–$20 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Writing, Computer Workstations, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Database Administration, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Operational Support, Operations Management, Plan Meetings, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Roseville, MN
POSTED
Today

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (open to 8:00 -5:00 as well)

Are 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.

Admin Assistant

SUMMARY:

Responsible for provision of varied administrative support duties to a unit/department; provides support to management and staff with administrative and operational support tasks.

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs administrative support which requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the department to which assigned.
  • Manages databases and/or spreadsheet files and to develop special report formats.
  • Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; makes arithmetic or statistical calculations.
  • Conducts specific projects related to the department or office to which assigned; may obtain and/or provide information from other organizations, summarize such information and prepare recommendations.
  • Provides information to clients or to staff that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules or procedures.
  • Arranges meetings by notifying attendees, reserving rooms and making lodging and/or meal arrangements.
  • Organizes, maintains and purges various departmental files.
  • Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, contracts and specialized documents.
  • Proofreads and checks documents and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
  • Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports using a computer; reviews such reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required; operates standard office equipment.
  • Oversees and personally performs a variety of office administrative details such as entering employee time, preparing purchase requisitions, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference materials up to date.
  • Acts as receptionist and receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; provides information which requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.
  • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  • Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED; AND two (2) years of administrative support experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

  • Experience with Microsoft Office including performing mail merges.
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Experience setting up work stations with multiple monitors.
  • Policies, procedures and functions of the department to which assigned.
  • Administrative practices and procedures, such as business letter writing and the operation of common office equipment.
  • Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
  • Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
  • Basic budgetary principles and practices.
  • Computer applications and systems related to the work.
  • Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
  • Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.
  • Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

  • Providing varied administrative assistance to a chief executive officer and high-level administrative staff.
  • Interpreting, applying and explaining complex policies and procedures.
  • Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
  • Analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems.
  • Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational materials.
  • Composing correspondence and other written independently or from brief instructions.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
  • Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
  • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
  • Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related information.

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.

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About the Company

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Pace Analytical Services

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.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://www.pacelabs.com/