PLS Project Coordinator 1

Shift:

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, full-time, PLS Project Coordinator 1 position located in Oakdale, MN, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Compensation: $26.00 per hour

Summary:
The Project Coordinator at Pace Life Sciences, Inc. provides crucial administrative and organizational support to project managers and teams, ensuring the efficient execution of analytical projects from initiation to completion.

Job Responsibilities:
* Assist Project Managers in planning, organizing, and tracking project activities and timelines.
* Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, distributing materials, and documenting minutes.
* Maintain and update project documentation, including project plans, reports, and communication logs.
* Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, clients, and internal departments.
* Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and escalate concerns to the Project Manager as needed.
* Prepare and format various project-related reports, presentations, and correspondence.
* Assist with resource allocation and tracking, including equipment and personnel.
* Support the creation and management of project budgets and expense tracking.
* Organize and maintain project files and databases to ensure easy access and retrieval of information.
* Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, or business-related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* 1-3 years of experience in a project coordination or administrative support role, preferably within a scientific, laboratory, or technical environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team.
* Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies (e.g., Gantt charts, timelines) is a plus.
* Experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira) is desirable.

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 an office setting. Work is subject chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors and related items in a lab and samples setting.

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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.