Project Manager Assistant (Laboratories)

Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States; onsite work in an environmental laboratory. Schedule: 10:30 AM–7:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime.

Salary: $20.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location.

Company

hirify.global provides environmental solutions that combine science, data, field expertise, and consulting to address environmental, regulatory, and operational challenges.

What you will do

• Support sample intake, login, tracking, storage, verification, and chain-of-custody integrity.
• Review documentation and identify missing or inconsistent information for correction.
• Provide administrative support to Project Managers, including scheduling, deadline tracking, and project-file maintenance.
• Assist with reports, data packages, client deliverables, and communication between laboratory departments.
• Respond to routine client questions and escalate complex issues to Project Managers.
• Follow laboratory QA/QC procedures and support audits and process-improvement activities.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred.
• Previous laboratory, sample-receiving, or administrative coordination experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management systems; LIMS experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in an office and laboratory environment, including sitting, standing, walking, overhead lifting over 10 pounds, and exposure to hot or cold conditions.

Culture & Benefits

• Work focused on environmental responsibility and human progress.
• Collaboration across scientific, engineering, field, consulting, and professional disciplines.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.