Administrative and Laboratory Assistant

About the role

The Administrative and Laboratory Assistant is responsible for providing laboratory and administrative support to technical and management staff. This role is part of the Professional Service Industries (Intertek-PSI) team in Santa Fe Springs, California.

Shift/Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8-5.

Pay & Benefits

The base wage or salary range for this position is $20 - $30/HR. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do

• Perform a variety of laboratory testing under general supervision.
• Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting.
• Work utilizing standards, specifications, and diagrams.
• Maintain and calibrate standard equipment.
• Create various documents, spreadsheets, etc. utilizing Microsoft Office software and perform general office duties, including faxing, copying, mailing, filing, etc.
• Absorb and analyze data from testing.
• Assist with end of month billing, proposals, projects, accruals Accounts Receivable, Collections, May assist with developing, updating, and/or reviewing local operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Understand and use effective research methodologies to identify and qualify potential clients.
• Monitor and maintain information on research made and possible leads and communicate to Operations Management.
• Cook up and coordinate with field operations and drilling crews.
• Prepare work orders for field operations.
• Monitor timesheets for hourly, field employees.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) as well as prioritization, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to type quickly and accurately.
• Basic math, calculator, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in an Administrative or Laboratory role.
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and/or Billing.
• Experience working in the construction / civil engineering industry.
• Experience dispatching and/or scheduling field personnel.
• Experience and familiarity working with Microsoft Office suite.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification is preferred (example: aggregate, concrete, masonry).