Project Manager Assistant
SGS North America Inc.

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Our Wheat Ridge, CO laboratory is looking for a Project Manager Assistant to join their team! The Project Manager Assistant is a key member of the Client Services Team, serving as a client advocate and laboratory liaison. The Project Manager Assistant provides support within a functional group of Project Managers. This role is responsible for assisting with bottle orders, change orders, login review, subcontracting, and PTO coverage. The Project Manager Assistant is expected to become familiar with project complexities and develop a working knowledge of the ongoing project work within their functional working group to offer assistance to the project managers.
Job Functions

• Processes sample orders for all matrices and collection media types and coordinates delivery and pickup of sampling supplies and samples.
• Executes change orders, based on client instructions, to modify or add to the specifications originally requested on the chain of custody.
• Reviews login information daily as entered into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) and request corrections or modifications as needed.
• Informs clients of any sample receipt anomalies and provides technical support for the resolution of such issues.
• Assists in processing subcontract requests to internal and external labs for testing not offered within the home lab.
• Manages subcontracting and subcontracting data to ensure timely delivery of analytical reports to clients.
• Takes overflow phone calls. Assists clients with requests related to sampling, reporting, billing, etc. and takes messages for the Client Services team.
• Makes or returns specific phone calls as directed by project managers for their ongoing projects.
• Provides back-up coverage for project managers within functional group - both email and phone calls
• Checks on TAT and on time report delivery for project managers on your team.
• Assists login department in overflow and/or coverage situations.
• Performs other duties as needed

• Associates' degree or equivalent industry experience AND 0-1 years of experience (education, work related, or a combination) in sciences and/or customer service (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience (education, work related, or a combination) in sciences and/or customer service (Preferred)
• Exceptional communication skills (Required)
• Self-starter (Required)
• Advanced English language skills (Required)
• Advanced mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
• Excellent attention to detail (Required)
• Solid critical thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems in a systematic manner (Required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) (Required)
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull upwards of 25 lbs on an occasional basis (Required)