Environmental Laboratory Project Manager 1 - Baton Rouge, LA

NOW HIRING for a Project Manager at our Baton Rouge Environmental Lab!

The Pace Analytical Baton Rouge Environmental Lab is a leading environmental laboratory located in Baton Rouge, LA. We are adding a full-time team member to the Project Management Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for responsible for facilitating internal and external communication between clients, laboratory staff and sales staff. Uses intermediate to complex professional and technical knowledge to communicate capabilities, project milestones, updates, delays, and deliverables.

Why Work at Pace:

Mission Statement: Working together to protect our environment and improve our health.

Benefits start first of the following month you start!

Competitive Salaries

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401K Retirement Plan with a Company Match

Employee Referral

Paid Vacation, Sick, Volunteer Time & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

HSA

FSA

Life, Disability and Voluntary Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Schedule:

Full-Time; Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Exempt

Daily Tasks:

Serve as the primary point of contact to clients regarding project updates, issues, deliverables, and scope changes

Collaborates and communicates with laboratory staff on project status

Problem solves alternatives to project issues, delays, etc. that could impact either the quality or turn-around-time of the results and communicates alternatives, when feasible, in a positive and professional

manner with the customer

Updates the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) regarding projects status, cost, and client account information

Supports projects/complex projects with reviewing project needs, incoming sample issues, and compliance with regulations

Attention to detail and teamwork are key!

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in project management, chemistry, or a closely related field

(5) years of project management experience is preferred. However equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

DoD experience preferred

Where You Work:

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.

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Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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