Global provider of testing, inspection and certification services for materials and products across diverse industries.
On-site office assistant handling reception, admin, HR, finance, and procurement.
NaNy ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
9,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Materials Testing
Engineering
Product Certification
Failure Analysis
Quality Control
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Aerospace
Fire & Building Products
Infrastructure & Environmental
Transportation
Oil & Gas
Acoustics and Sound Barriers
Adhesives, Glues, and Tapes
Advanced Materials
Role
Description
reception
admin support
invoice processing
procurement
database management
social media
Greet visitors, answer phones, and coordinate meetings and lobby activities as primary receptionist.
Provide administrative and HR support including scheduling, document management, scanning, mail handling, and supply management.
Assist with pricing, invoicing, billing, and follow‑up on collections.
Manage procurement and purchasing of lab and office supplies, maintain vendor relationships, and track deliveries.
Maintain records, spreadsheets, and internal databases for lab operations and reporting.
Coordinate with lab staff and cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth workflow.
Ensure a professional, organized front‑office environment in a technical lab setting.
Plan and coordinate cultural and team‑building activities for the lab.
Post lab activities on social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
Requirements
2+ years
finance
organization
communication
microsoft office
on‑site
2+ years experience in administrative or office support, preferably in technical, laboratory, or industrial settings.
Experience with basic finance and HR tasks such as invoicing, billing, collections, or procurement.
Strong organizational, accuracy, and follow‑through abilities.
Professional communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with visitors, staff, and clients.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and capable of learning internal systems.
Reliable on‑site attendance in a laboratory or technical office environment.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
In 2010
Year Founded
Company was born as a spin-out from Stork’s materials testing unit.
200+ Labs
Global Network
Maintains a network of over 200 laboratories across 30 countries.
£1B Revenue
Annual Turnover
Generates nearly £1 billion in revenue annually.
In 2017
Significant Acquisition
Made a bold acquisition of Exova, significantly expanding its operations.
Ensures safety where failure isn’t an option.
Typical projects include certifying aerospace components, testing building materials, validating energy systems, and life sciences products.
Serves sectors such as aerospace, construction, defense, energy, life sciences, transportation, and telecommunications.
Uniquely offers both destructive and non-destructive testing, certification schemes, calibrations, and failure analysis services.
Culture + Values
Integrity: We do what is right. Our foundations are built on trust and accountability. We take pride in our work, and we keep our promises. We’re committed to deliver every time for our customers, and for each other.
Care: We care about the impact we have. Creating a safer world starts with us, caring about each other and our customers. Our culture is inclusive, and everyone is welcome. We work together to create a stronger business, making a positive difference to the world around us.
Progress: We strive to create a more positive future. We stay curious to evolve and improve every day. We grow and learn by constantly thinking about our impact and how we can do better for each other, society and the planet.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2026
Science-Based Targets
Committed to reducing absolute emissions in line with the 1.5 °C pathway.
By 2030
Net Zero Emissions
Aiming to achieve net zero in direct operations.
By 2035
Global Net Zero
Targeting net zero emissions across the entire global business.
9.1 ESG Rating
Sustainalytics Score
Top score in the Testing, Inspection & Certification sector; classified as negligible risk and top 1% globally.
Trialling electric vehicles and installing solar panels at select laboratory sites (e.g., United Arab Emirates).
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Female Representation
Leadership Diversity
Female representation in the global leadership team is targeted to reach 30%.
25% Minority Representation
Leadership Diversity
Ethnic minority representation in UK/North America leadership team is targeted to reach 25%.
Top ESG Ranking
Sustainability Performance
The company has reported a top ESG ranking, highlighting progress on diversity metrics within its Positive Impact Plan.
12hrs Volunteer Leave
Employee Benefits
Each colleague is offered 12 hours of annual volunteer leave to support community initiatives.
Launched colleague resource networks covering racial equality, disability, LGBT+ and Women in Business.
Provided targeted unconscious‑bias training for leaders.