Administrative Assistant

Protectenvironmental; Flanders (NJ); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

Protect Environmental, located in Flanders, New Jersey, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support its Radon and Drinking Water Laboratory. In this role, you will carry out various administrative tasks, ensuring operational efficiency and assisting with special projects.

Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive pay of up to $24/hr along with a full benefits package, including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience in the service or administrative industry preferred (2 years).
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Punctual and reliable with strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support including mailing and data entry.
• Answer phones promptly and prioritize message distribution.
• Prepare and modify correspondence and reports.
• Mail test kit orders and laboratory result reports.
• Assist with inventory tracking and replenishment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? Protect Environmental is driven by a mission to create healthy, safe, clean, and sustainable indoor environments across the United States. We're seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our Radon and Drinking Water Laboratory and its support team. In this role, you will focus on day-to-day administrative tasks and special projects, ensuring operational efficiency by proactively addressing challenges as they arise.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Pay: Salary up to $24/hr
• Career Growth: Advancement opportunities as skills develop
• Full Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
• Supportive Team: Join a collaborative environment committed to excellence

We Think You're a Great Fit If You:

• Have strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Are able to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Are proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (including complex spreadsheets)
• Are punctual, reliable, and thrive working both independently and as part of a team

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing, and copying
• Answer phones promptly and use good judgment to prioritize the distribution of messages in a timely manner
• Perform data entry and scan documents as required
• Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, and emails
• Mail test kit orders and laboratory result reports
• Submit electronic data to state regulators
• Assist with inventory tracking and replenishment
• Provide general support assistance as required
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two years of experience working in the service or administrative industry preferred
• This job operates primarily in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Occasionally, this role may involve working in a professional laboratory environment using standard laboratory equipment
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds
• Travel on an as-needed basis

Benefits and Perks

Protect Environmental provides comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays

EEO Statement

Protect Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Protect Environmental strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of age, ancestry, color, creed, physical or mental disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height or weight, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.