Project Coordinator 1

Pace Analytical Services

Dulles, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17–$17 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budgeting, Calibration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Employee Orientation, English Language, High School Diploma, Laboratory Equipment, Leadership, Office Equipment, People Management, Physical Demands, Prepare Correspondence, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project Execution, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Specimens/Samples, Team Player, Test Tools
LOCATION
Dulles, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

Shift:

Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, part-time

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 an onsite, part-time, Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Project Coordinator 1 position located in Dulles, VA.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer. 

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing administrative support to project management and sample receiving, while delivering high-quality customer service to all clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Review, complete, and process standard project management forms, documents, databases, and related materials.

  • Provide basic interpretation and guidance to staff and leadership on project management policies, programs, and practices for routine operations.

  • Conduct research and assist in resolving employee, management, and customer inquiries; coordinate responses as needed.

  • Support project activities, including client communication, verification of sample check-in, monitoring analysis status, responding to inquiries, and assisting with invoicing.

  • Direct client calls and requests to the appropriate project manager for follow-up.

  • Assist in project management or cross-functional initiatives, including support with timelines, materials, and coordination of resources.

  • Interpret and apply department policies, procedures, and applicable laws or regulations; seek guidance as needed.

  • Contribute to departmental efficiency through continuous improvement and active participation in team initiatives.

  • Promote and support Pace Analytical’s mission through professional, cooperative interactions that foster a positive work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED; AND two (2) years of administrative support experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Required Knowledge:

  • Department policies, procedures, and functions.

  • Basic understanding of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

  • Familiarity with standard testing tools, equipment, and calibration.

  • Computer applications and systems related to the work.

  • Principles of effective teamwork and project participation.

  • Communication methods for interacting with staff, customers, and stakeholders.

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

Required Skills:

  • Training others on policies and procedures.

  • Supporting project coordination and execution.

  • Working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

  • Interpreting and applying applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

  • Preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

  • Exercising initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

  • Demonstrating tact, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions.

  • Delivering presentations to varied audiences.

  • Contributing to team goals and organizational objectives.

  • Building and maintaining effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work in both laboratory and office environments and use standard equipment.

  • Ability to sit for extended periods.

  • Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

  • Vision to read printed materials and computer screens.

  • Hearing and verbal communication skills for in-person and telephone interactions.

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.

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About the Company

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Pace Analytical Services

Three divisions. Two countries. 1800 employees. Twenty-eight environmental labs. Two Life Sciences labs. Twenty-four service centers. Hundreds of certifications. 38 years of industry experience. Financial stability. Dynamic thought leadership and strategic management planning with one shared vision: work together to protect our environment and improve our health.

Pace began on a much smaller scale in 1978, serving Minneapolis and the surrounding areas with founder and CEO Steve Vanderboom at the helm. A commitment to safety and high ethical standards, respect for both clients and employees, and a drive for excellence inspired us as we expanded - and these values are at the core of everything we do today. Still under Vanderboom's directorship, we are proud to be industry leaders, offering an unparalleled range of services delivered by the most experienced scientific professionals. No matter the scope of work or special requirements, we have the people, knowledge and technology to tackle them. Partnering with us, clients are guaranteed to experience the Pace Analytical difference.

Pace Analytical Services, LLC. provides analytical services including environmental testing and sampling. Laboratories utilize EPA, ASTM Standard Methods, NIOSH and other accepted test procedures and methods in accordance with both federal and state regulations. Pace also provides specialty analytical support for air toxics, aquatic toxicity, bioassay, biota, dioxin/furans, low-level mercury, radiochemistry, vapor intrusion, environmental forensics, industrial hygiene, etc.

Pace Analytical Life Sciences provides analytical testing services to the pharmaceutical/medical device industries. Services include chemical and microbiology, method development/validation, physical testing, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, and product release testing. Pace operates two FDA-registered, DEA-registered (Class I - V), cGMP-compliant facilities: one located in Oakdale, MN and the other located in San German, PR. The Oakdale, MN facility is ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited.

Pace Analytical Lab Ops Division provides professional scientific staffing - to accommodate full outsourcing or augmentation of staff at a client's on-site location - to various industries as well as research and development organizations. The ISO 9001:2008 certified Lab Ops Division also provides instrumentation sales, repair and qualification services, product and materials testing support and regulatory compliance services.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://www.pacelabs.com/