Administrative and Laboratory Assistant

Intertek•Santa Fe Springs, CA

7d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking an Administrative and Laboratory Assistant to join their Professional Service Industries (PSI) team in Santa Fe Springs, California. This role offers a career opportunity within the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. The Building and Construction division of Intertek focuses on providing innovative product and project solutions through assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a key player in construction assurance, testing, and inspection, offering services like construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Intertek aims to be a Total Quality Assurance Provider, bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

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
Ability to plan, organize, and complete a variety of projects within established standards, objectives, and time frames
Must have basic math, calculator, and computer skills

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Understands and uses effective research methodologies to identify and qualify potential clients.
Monitor and maintain information on research made and possible leads and communicate to Operations Management.
Coordinate with field operations and drilling crews.
Prepare work orders for field operations.
Monitor timesheets for hourly, field employees.