Laboratory Assistant at Intertek in Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our Building & Construction team in Pittsburgh, PA. Intertek-PSI is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client’s new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Laboratory Assistant – Pittsburgh, PA

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our National IH Laboratory team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in environmental consulting.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Laboratory Assistant will support the Building & Construction Business by performing sample processing and login, supply ordering, billing, customer service, as well as a full range of administrative duties.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12:30pm

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

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 sample processing and login utilizing a LIMS
• Receive calls from clients and provide customer service and/or routing to the appropriate technical staff
• Greet and assist clients with sample submissions onsite
• Create various documents, spreadsheets, etc. utilizing Microsoft Office Software.
• Perform various general office duties including faxing, copying, mailing, filing, etc.
• Assisting with end of month billing, Accounts Receivable, Collections, and Invoice payments
• May assist with developing, updating and/or reviewing local operating procedures and/ or work instructions

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years+ experience in an administrative role
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent 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 plan, organize, and complete a variety of projects within established standards, objectives, and time frame
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to strictly follow SOPs

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience with a LIMS
• Experience with sample processing
• 1+ years of laboratory experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience and familiarity working with Microsoft Office suite

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

About the Team

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

About the Company

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.