Laboratory Operations Project Management Associate

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services, LLC is seeking a Laboratory Operations Project Management Associate to support our client's operations team, bringing basic project management principles and solid MS Office proficiency to daily tasks.

The role focuses on coordinating work orders, updating data spreadsheets, assisting with budgeting, and acting as the primary vendor liaison for the R&D group. Compensation is $25.00-$28.00 per hour, with full-time benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, tools, and processes, including timeline, cost, and risk management.
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in common business and project systems, including Microsoft Office and SAP.
• High attention to detail with experience managing and maintaining accurate data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and demonstrate leadership when needed.
• Strong problemsolving abilities with a proactive and solutionoriented mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong learning agility with the ability to quickly acquire new skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Verify and accurately submit R&D Operations work orders.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets tracking work order data based on input from the Facilities team.
• Support budget management by submitting and tracking purchase order requests.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor management for the R&D team, including proactive followup on work orders and invoices.
• Assist with maintaining and updating asset lists and inventory tracking tools.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Facilities teams regarding task status and project workloads.
• Participate in routine operations meetings, document meeting minutes, and coordinate followup meetings as needed.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Multitasking

Learning agility

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

Overview:

Seeking a Laboratory Operations Project Management Associate to support our client's operations team with relevant industry experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Verify and accurately submit R&D Operations work orders
• Maintain and update spreadsheets tracking work order data based on input from the Facilities team
• Support budget management by submitting and tracking purchase order requests
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor management for the R&D team, including proactive followup on work orders and invoices
• Assist with maintaining and updating asset lists and inventory tracking tools
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Facilities teams regarding task status and project workloads
• Participate in routine operations meetings, document meeting minutes, and coordinate followup meetings as needed
  

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, tools, and processes, including timeline, cost, and risk management
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in common business and project systems, including Microsoft Office and SAP
• High attention to detail with experience managing and maintaining accurate data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and demonstrate leadership when needed
• Strong problemsolving abilities with a proactive and solutionoriented mindset
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities and evolving business needs
• Capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong learning agility with the ability to quickly acquire new skills and knowledge

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.