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The GEL Group, Inc.

Environmental Laboratory Project Manager Assistant

The GEL Group, Inc., Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408

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GEL LABORATORIES, LLC has an opening for an Environmental Laboratory Project Manager Assistant. Regular Full-Time | Day Shift

Why Join our Team?

Would you be thrilled to work at one of the largest single-site environmental laboratories in the country?

Is a position where you work with internal and external customers to meet tight deadlines something that excites you?

Do you love being in the middle of a multitude of projects all at once?

Are you gifted in multitasking with the ability to organize emails, phone calls, and Teams messages with ease?

GEL Laboratories, LLC, an affiliate of The GEL Group, Inc., is looking for a skilled Project Manager Assistant to join our team of professionals in our Charleston, SC office. As a Project Manager Assistant you will directly support Project Managers (PMs) within the Client Services Division using Microsoft Office 365 tools and our Laboratory Information Management System. You will have regular interaction with both GEL’s clients and laboratory personnel. The project management group consists of small teams of project managers and assistants who work together to ensure their clients’ analytical needs are met on time. The Project Manager Assistant role is designed with a growth trajectory toward Project Management. The ideal team member delivers superb customer service while seamlessly executing all administrative tasks in both the laboratory and office setting.

GEL’s Core Purpose to improve the quality of life of this and future generations by helping people protect and be good stewards of our environment and natural resources.

The Project Manager Assistant Will Be Responsible For

Responding promptly to external customers via phone or email

Conferring with laboratory analysts or leadership to obtain additional information needed to resolve customer questions

Performing data entry to correctly assign samples to laboratory worklists

Summarizing sample receipt issues and providing sample receipt acknowledgements to clients

Assisting in preparation of reports and narratives as required

Reviewing invoices for accuracy vs. quotes and contracts

Assisting in sub-contracting of samples to other laboratories

Assuming the role of Project Manager “back-up” during Project Manager absence

Demonstrating and supporting GEL’s core values

What We Offer

A commitment to safety and corporate values that promote respect, integrity, and innovation

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Life Insurance Plans, including Accidental and Critical Illness plans

Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance

401k plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off and holidays

Qualifications For a Project Manager Assistant

Bachelor of Science, preferably in Chemistry or Biology

Or Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

At least one year of customer service experience

Exceptional organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail

Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Basic math and science knowledge

Excellent computer skills, including Office 365 applications including Excel

Physical Requirements And Working Environment This position requires working in a busy production laboratory which processes samples from around the world. Time is spent in the lab and also in an office setting. Safety is a priority and negligence is not tolerated. Safety equipment is provided, and use is mandatory.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting

Use of standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Potential exposure to chemicals, and to hazardous and/or radioactive materials

Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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