Project Manager Assistant - Environmental Laboratory

Montrose Environmental Group • San Diego, CA

3d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Full-Time Project Manager Assistant in our San Diego, CA Service Center, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals. The compensation range for this role is $23 to $32 per hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

• BS/BA in an analytical science or equivalent experience in analytical/environmental laboratory
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Highly motivated and self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication at all levels of the organization
• Flexible schedule including overtime as needed
• Able to multi-task under strict deadlines

Nice To Haves

• PMA experience is preferred but not require
• Able to work collaboratively to analyze problems, then take charge and implement solutions
• Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities (i.e., self-starter, self-motivated)
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Solid organization and time/project management skills

Responsibilities

• Assists with client accounts set up, project implementation, login, storage, and verification of client samples; verifies chains of custody and notifies client of discrepancies
• Reviews client protocols and verifies study the project account is set up accordingly
• Creates and puts together field sampling and sample bottle order kits, reviews work order tickets and sends client sample receipt confirmation as well as confirms sampling schedule with clients
• Coordinates with subcontract labs for sample delivery and project status and generates subcontract COCs
• Creates and sends reports to clients including review of data for trends or anomalies, if applicable as well as sends invoices to clients
• Works directly with project managers, group leaders, and clients
• General administrative project support such as keeping detailed project notes and records or organization and maintenance of project data files (quote, chain of custody, study plan/protocol, lab instructions, etc.)
• Manages small and simple project accounts
• Maintains and monitors project plans and schedule (sample pulls, delivery, and available sample inventory)
• Assists with project tracking and interlaboratory communication
• Generates and submits state reporting forms
• Assists Sample Receiving team with deliveries and drop offs as needed
• Ability to work within the LIMS and create/edit EDDs
• Participate in client calls and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
• We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success.
• We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.

What This Job Offers

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