Administrative and Laboratory Assistant

Intertek•Santa Fe Springs, CA

6d•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 growth opportunity in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Intertek's Building and Construction division is a leader in various A/E/C disciplines, providing innovative product and project solutions. Their services include assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting for the reliability, safety, and performance of developments, assets, and facilities. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a prominent US provider of construction assurance, testing, and inspection in civil and commercial construction, offering services such as construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Intertek is dedicated to reducing risk for consumers, brands, and organizations globally through Total Quality Assurance. Their purpose is to bring 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)
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 (e.g., soil, concrete).
Provide assessment of data through reporting.
Work utilizing standards, specifications, and diagrams.
Maintain and calibrate standard equipment.
Create various documents and spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Office software.
Perform general office duties, including faxing, copying, mailing, and filing.
Assist with end-of-month billing, proposals, projects, and accruals.
Assist with Accounts Receivable and 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.
Coordinate with field operations and drilling crews.
Prepare work orders for field operations.
Monitor timesheets for hourly, field employees.