Laboratory Operations Project Management Associate

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
In-Office
25-28 Hourly
Entry level
Greentech • Professional Services • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Supports laboratory R&D operations by processing work orders, tracking budgets and purchase orders, managing vendor follow-up, maintaining asset and inventory records, communicating task status, and coordinating meetings and follow-up activities.
Summary Generated by Built In

Shift:

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

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.

Overview:

Seeking a Laboratory Operations Project Management Associate to support our client’s operations team with relevant industry experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Verify and accurately submit R&D Operations work orders
  • Maintain and update spreadsheets tracking work order data based on input from the Facilities team
  • Support budget management by submitting and tracking purchase order requests
  • Act as the primary point of contact for vendor management for the R&D team, including proactive follow‑up on work orders and invoices
  • Assist with maintaining and updating asset lists and inventory tracking tools
  • Communicate regularly with Operations and Facilities teams regarding task status and project workloads
  • Participate in routine operations meetings, document meeting minutes, and coordinate follow‑up meetings as needed
     

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, tools, and processes, including timeline, cost, and risk management
  • Strong computer literacy with proficiency in common business and project systems, including Microsoft Office and SAP
  • High attention to detail with experience managing and maintaining accurate data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and demonstrate leadership when needed
  • Strong problem‑solving abilities with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset
  • Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities and evolving business needs
  • Capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Strong learning agility with the ability to quickly acquire new skills and knowledge

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.

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
  • Knowledge of project management principles, tools, and processes, including timeline, cost, and risk management
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP
  • Strong computer literacy and experience managing accurate data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
  • Leadership ability when needed
  • Strong problem-solving and proactive, solution-oriented mindset
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Strong learning agility and ability to acquire new skills quickly

Pace Labs Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pace Labs and has not been reviewed or approved by Pace Labs.

  • Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) match vests immediately, enhancing long‑term savings potential. Plan descriptions emphasize immediate vesting as a differentiator within the benefits package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes holidays, sick time, and vacation, with some postings also noting floating or parental leave. This breadth covers common leave needs across full‑time roles.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Benefits include HSAs/FSAs, a wellness program, an EAP, and optional legal/ID‑theft coverage. The menu supports health management and everyday life protection beyond core medical.

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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
2,890 Employees
Year Founded: 1978

What We Do

Pace® works with organizations of all types, providing the science to ensure our air, water, therapies, and more are safe for use. Learn more about our laboratory services at PACELABS.com.

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