Lab Assistant - Temporary

Shift:

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

This is a temporary/seasonal, part-time, onsite, Lab Tech 1 position located in Pittsburgh, PA,Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Responsible for providing supportive activities in the operation of the lab, samples, and related daily maintenance.

What You'll Do:

• Maintains and stocks supplies, tools, and related items.

• Cleans laboratory glassware according to GLP methods; picks up, transports, and delivers glassware to required location(s) keeping wash and storage area clean and organized.

• Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.

• May pick up, transports and delivers samples, documents, materials, and other items as needed.

• Assists with reviewing, completing, and processing documents, databases, and related materials and information for sample pick up, transport, and delivery.

• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Customer service principles and practices.

• Safe driving principles and practices.

• Ability to learn applicable organizational policies and procedures.

• Computer applications and systems related to the work.

• Principles and practices serving as an effective project team member.

• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations.

• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Safely operating a motor vehicle.

• Providing customer service.

• Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.

• Maintaining databases, forms, documents, and related information.

• The use of tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Performing effective oral presentations to groups, peers, and the department.

• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab and sample setting.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits
When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.