Project Manager Assistant - Environmental Laboratory
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Overview
Job Description
About Us
At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
ADay in theLife
As a Full-Time Project Manager Assistant in our San Diego, CAService Center, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.
The compensation range for this role is$23 to $32 per hour,commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Assists with client accounts set up, project implementation, login, storage, and verification of client samples; verifies chains of custody and notifies client of discrepancies
Reviews client protocols and verifies study the project account is set up accordingly
Creates and puts together field sampling and sample bottle order kits, reviews work order tickets and sends client sample receipt confirmation as well as confirms sampling schedule with clients
Coordinates with subcontract labs for sample delivery and project status and generates subcontract COCs
Creates and sends reports to clients including review of data for trends or anomalies, if applicable as well as sends invoices to clients
Works directly with project managers, group leaders, and clients
General administrative project support such as keeping detailed project notes and records or organization and maintenance of project data files (quote, chain of custody, study plan/protocol, lab instructions, etc.)
Manages small and simple project accounts
Maintains and monitors project plans and schedule (sample pulls, delivery, and available sample inventory)
Assists with project tracking and interlaboratory communication
Generates and submits state reporting forms
Assists Sample Receiving team with deliveries and drop offs as needed
Ability to work within the LIMS and create/edit EDDs
Participate in client calls and meetings
Other duties as assigned
YourExpertise andSkills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
BS/BA in an analytical science or equivalent experience in analytical/environmental laboratory
Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Highly motivated and self-starter
Excellent verbal and written communication at all levels of the organization
Flexible schedule including overtime as needed
Able to multi-task under strict deadlines
PMA experience is preferred but not required
Preferred Skills
Able to work collaboratively to analyze problems, then take charge and implement solutions
Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities (i.e., self-starter, self-motivated)
Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Solid organization and time/project management skills
English language competency
WorkEnvironment andPhysicalRequirements
The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonableaccommodationsto qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, and walking
Work onsite in an office and/or laboratory environment
Lifting and carrying supplies, materials, files, or equipment up to 25 lbs
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Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.
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