Laboratory Administrative Assistant

EMSL ANALYTICAL INC•Whitemarsh Township, PA

6d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

EMSL is seeking a Laboratory Administrative Assistant in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. This administrative support position assists the laboratory manager and analysts and oversees the shipping, receiving, distribution, and logging of samples. The role includes reviewing sample paperwork, checking sample integrity, entering data into laboratory systems, preparing reports and invoices, and helping ensure timely delivery of final reports to clients. The assistant also responds to client questions and serves as a liaison between clients and laboratory staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Experience in administration, data entry, and customer service.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with clientele.
Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
Ability to stand and sit for varying lengths of time.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Effective time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize with minimal assistance.
Currently living within a commutable distance of Plymouth Meeting, PA is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Receive environmental samples and enter Chain of Custody information into the LIMS system.
Review paperwork for incoming samples to ensure it is complete and correct.
Perform quality control checks to ensure sample integrity.
Transfer samples according to priority to appropriate custody locations.
Coordinate and perform sample-related shipping, receiving, processing, and administrative activities.
Generate reports and invoices and enter analyst-produced data into the computer system for final client-ready reports.
Ensure final reports are prepared and results are reported to clients in a timely manner.
Assist with internal and external client questions by phone, email, and in person.
Act as a liaison between clients and laboratory staff.
Perform other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager.