Office Associate

Deibel Laboratories Inc • Manhattan, KS

7d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Deibel Laboratories, a food testing facility specializing in Microbiology and Chemistry, is seeking a full-time Office Associate for its Manhattan, KS location. This role is crucial for maintaining lab operations by handling sample logging, billing, and general administrative support. The company emphasizes food and product safety and has been in operation since 1967.

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

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 - must have excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and data entry accuracy
• 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 50% of dependents on our base plan)
• Self-funded dental plan
• Vision plan
• 401K option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed