Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant - Pittsburgh, PA

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our National IH Laboratory team in Pittsburgh, PA.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in environmental consulting.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction.

Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Laboratory Assistant will support the Building & Construction Business by performing sample processing and login, supply ordering, billing, customer service, as well as a full range of administrative duties.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12:30pm

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Perform sample processing and login utilizing a LIMS


* Receive calls from clients and provide customer service and/or routing to the appropriate technical staff


* Greet and assist clients with sample submissions onsite


* Create various documents, spreadsheets, etc.

utilizing Microsoft Office Software.


* Perform various general office duties including faxing, copying, mailing, filing, etc.


* Assisting with end of month billing, Accounts Receivable, Collections, and Invoice payments


* May assist with developing, updating and/or reviewing local operating procedures and/ or work instructions

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:


* High School Diploma/GED


* 2 years+ experience in an administrative role


* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


* Excellent prioritization, organization, and time management skills


* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities


* Ability to analyze and solve problems


* Ability to ...