Project Coordinator 1

Pace® Analytical Services; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services in Huntington Beach seeks a Project Coordinator to provide administrative support to project management and sample receiving, while delivering excellent client service. The role coordinates check-ins, invoicing, and cross-functional communication to keep projects on track.

You'll support budgets, timelines, and resources, interpret department policies, and contribute to a harmonious workplace. This is a full-time on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication in business English.
• Ability to interpret and apply department policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting project management and client communications.
• Attention to detail in administering forms, invoices, and records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and process project management forms, documents, databases and related materials.
• Provide guidance on policies and practices for standard operations.
• Assist with client communications, check-in of samples, and invoicing.
• Direct client calls to the appropriate project manager for follow-up.
• Collaborate on project objectives, budgets, timelines and resources.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 5:30PM

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.

Project Coordinator

Compensation: $18.50 per hour

Shift: Monday - FRiday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Summary

Responsible for providing administrative support to project management and sample receiving as well as providing customer service to all clients.

Essential Functions

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing various types of standard project management forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Provides fundamental interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding project management policies, programs and practices for standard operations.
• Provides standard research, feedback and decisions to resolve management and employee questions and requirements; assists with receiving customer feedback and coordinating resources and responses as required.
• Assists with projects involving client contact, verification of accurate check-in of samples, monitoring status of analysis, providing response to client inquiries, and invoicing client, as determined by the supervisor.
• Directs client calls and requests to appropriate project manager for follow-up.
• Assists with developing or participating in project management or cross-functional project or program objectives, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction and presents information to management.
• Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.
• 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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 Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• None.

Required Knowledge

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Policies, procedures and functions of the department to which assigned.
• Standard understanding of applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Understanding of standard testing tools, equipment, and calibration.
• 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

• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects.
• Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Preparing fundamental functionals reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors and related items in a lab 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.