Laboratory Operations Project Management Associate

Pace Analytical Services • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Pace is seeking a Laboratory Operations Project Management Associate to support a client’s operations team. The role supports R&D Operations by managing work-order data, purchase-order requests, vendor follow-up, asset and inventory tracking, and communications with Operations and Facilities teams. The associate also participates in routine operations meetings, records minutes, and coordinates follow-up meetings. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and pays $25.00–$28.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, tools, and processes, including timeline, cost, and risk management.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency with common business and project systems, including Microsoft Office and SAP.
• High attention to detail and experience managing and maintaining accurate data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and demonstrate leadership when needed.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong learning agility and ability to quickly acquire new skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Verify and accurately submit R&D Operations work orders.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets that track work-order data based on input from the Facilities team.
• Support budget management by submitting and tracking purchase-order requests.
• Serve as the primary vendor-management contact for the R&D team, including proactively following up on work orders and invoices.
• Assist with maintaining and updating asset lists and inventory-tracking tools.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Facilities teams about task status and project workloads.
• Participate in routine operations meetings, document meeting minutes, and coordinate follow-up meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate 100% vesting in the employer match
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Wellness program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Optional legal coverage
• Identity theft coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree