Office Associate Administrative Position (Food Lab)

Deibel Laboratories Inc • Allentown, PA

5d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Deibel Laboratories, a private food testing facility providing services in Microbiology and Chemistry, is hiring a full-time Office Associate for its lab location in Allentown, PA. This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency of the laboratory operations by providing administrative support and ensuring accurate record-keeping. The company has been in operation since 1967 and plays an integral role in food and product safety for various industry clients.

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
• Must be comfortable with working the listed schedule for this position
• Must live within 30 miles of the lab

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.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and data entry accuracy

Responsibilities

• Log samples into Lab Management Information System (LIMS) and assign testing using a client-supplied sample submission form.
• Process and maintain records of internal and external billing.
• Perform general clerical duties including filing, photocopying, faxing, mailing, timekeeping, and overall front office support.
• Support lab associates with special projects and other administrative duties as needed.
• Organize samples and prepare them to be processed.
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping work areas and equipment clean and sanitized.
• 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