Office Associate Administrative Position (Food Lab)

Deibel Laboratories Inc • Allentown, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Deibel Laboratories, a private food testing facility providing services in Microbiology and Chemistry testing since 1967, is hiring a full-time Office Associate for its lab location in Allentown, PA. This role is crucial for maintaining food and product safety for industry clients. The position involves administrative duties, sample logging, billing processing, and supporting lab associates. The company emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Entry Level Position: We Are Happy to Train
• Self-motivation; excellent quality of work and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and internal/external clients
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and to move easily from task to task
• Ability to handle prioritization and multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to use a personal computer and learn necessary programs
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Organizational ability and good judgment
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform work accurately, reliably, thoroughly, timely, and within safety guidelines.
• Skills to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with all employees.
• A professional workplace appearance, ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity in all communications.
• A thirst to seek out and participate in appropriate training and professional development.
• Well-organized and self-directed individual focused on achieving organizational goals and initiatives.
• Excellent customer service skills and follow-up with a sense of urgency - strong Microsoft Office applications experience including WORD, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills - must have excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and data entry accuracy
• Must be comfortable with working the listed schedule for this position
• Must live within 30 miles of the lab - no relocation packages available

Responsibilities

• Log samples into Lab Management Information System (LIMS) and assign testing by using a client-supplied sample submission form.
• Process and maintain records of internal and external billing.
• Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to, filing, photocopying, faxing, mailing, timekeeping, and overall front office support.
• Supporting lab associates with special projects and other administrative duties as needed.
• Support the lab associates by organizing samples and preparing samples to be processed.
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required.
• Adhere to all safety policies.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Full health benefits for self and family (employer pays for 90% of employee premiums and 25% of dependents on our base plan)
• Self-funded dental plan
• Vision plan
• 401K option
• Profit sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees