PLS Project Manager

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.

This is a full-time, onsite Project Manager I position located in Oakdale, MN, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 per year.

The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.

The Project Manager I at Pace Life Sciences, Inc. is responsible for the successful execution of client projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining high quality and client satisfaction.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal teams (laboratory, sales, client services) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, reports, and communication logs.
• Prepare and present project status updates and reports to clients and internal management.
• Address client inquiries, concerns, and change requests promptly and professionally.
• Ensure projects adhere to company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate project closure activities, including final reporting and client feedback.

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, business administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in project management, preferably within a laboratory, environmental, or consulting setting.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client service skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory processes and environmental regulations is a plus.

When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. 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 .

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.

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

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.