Administrative Assistant/Lab Assistant

Job Description

TEST, Inc. Environmental Laboratory, located in Peru, IL, is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant/Lab Assistant.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROVIDED.

WEEKEND ON CALL ROTATION REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to Lab Manager and laboratory in general.
• Answer phone and route calls to appropriate person.
• Answer client questions via phone and email.
• Review paperwork and chains of custody for all incoming samples to ensure completeness.
• Provide customer service to clients who utilize our services.
• Receive, log in, store, and dispose of lab samples as necessary.
• Prepare samples, reagents, media, and bottles as required.
• Perform daily quality control checks on laboratory equipment.
• Conduct basic laboratory analyses.
• Remain aware of and meet holding time/commitments required by external and internal clients.
• Maintain clean work area and wash glassware, as needed.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals and equipment at acceptable levels.
• Follow laboratory and company policies and procedures.
• Perform all tasks in a safe, responsible, and ethical manner in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Live within 20 miles of Peru.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to apply basic math skills to perform calculations and accurately measure substances, liquids, and/or solutions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to take direction, but also work independently and use good judgment within scope of authority.

TEST, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15