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Project Assistant roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. EB-2 sponsorship is possible where the position requires an advanced degree. Securing sponsorship early in your job search puts you on the path to lawful permanent residency.
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We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Our Dayton, NJ laboratory is looking for a Project Manager Assistant to join their team! The Project Manager Assistant is a key member of the Client Services Team, serving as a client advocate and laboratory liaison. The Project Manager Assistant provides support within a functional group of Project Managers. This role is responsible for assisting with bottle orders, change orders, login review, subcontracting, and PTO coverage. The Project Manager Assistant is expected to become familiar with project complexities and develop a working knowledge of the ongoing project work within their functional working group to offer assistance to the project managers.
Job Functions
- Processes sample orders for all matrices and collection media types and coordinates delivery and pickup of sampling supplies and samples.
- Executes change orders, based on client instructions, to modify or add to the specifications originally requested on the chain of custody.
- Reviews login information daily as entered into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) and request corrections or modifications as needed.
- Informs clients of any sample receipt anomalies and provides technical support for the resolution of such issues.
- Assists in processing subcontract requests to internal and external labs for testing not offered within the home lab.
- Manages subcontracting and subcontracting data to ensure timely delivery of analytical reports to clients.
- Takes overflow phone calls. Assists clients with requests related to sampling, reporting, billing, etc. and takes messages for the Client Services team.
- Makes or returns specific phone calls as directed by project managers for their ongoing projects.
- Provides back-up coverage for project managers within functional group – both email and phone calls.
- Checks on TAT and on time report delivery for project managers on your team.
- Assists login department in overflow and/or coverage situations.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Associates' degree or equivalent industry experience AND 0-1 years of experience (education, work related, or a combination) in sciences and/or customer service (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience (education, work related, or a combination) in sciences and/or customer service (Preferred)
- Exceptional communication skills (Required)
- Self-starter (Required)
- Advanced English language skills (Required)
- Advanced mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
- Excellent attention to detail (Required)
- Solid critical thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems in a systematic manner (Required)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) (Required)
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.
Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Our Dayton, NJ laboratory is looking for a Project Manager Assistant to join their team! The Project Manager Assistant is a key member of the Client Services Team, serving as a client advocate and laboratory liaison. The Project Manager Assistant provides support within a functional group of Project Managers. This role is responsible for assisting with bottle orders, change orders, login review, subcontracting, and PTO coverage. The Project Manager Assistant is expected to become familiar with project complexities and develop a working knowledge of the ongoing project work within their functional working group to offer assistance to the project managers.
Job Functions
- Processes sample orders for all matrices and collection media types and coordinates delivery and pickup of sampling supplies and samples.
- Executes change orders, based on client instructions, to modify or add to the specifications originally requested on the chain of custody.
- Reviews login information daily as entered into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) and request corrections or modifications as needed.
- Informs clients of any sample receipt anomalies and provides technical support for the resolution of such issues.
- Assists in processing subcontract requests to internal and external labs for testing not offered within the home lab.
- Manages subcontracting and subcontracting data to ensure timely delivery of analytical reports to clients.
- Takes overflow phone calls. Assists clients with requests related to sampling, reporting, billing, etc. and takes messages for the Client Services team.
- Makes or returns specific phone calls as directed by project managers for their ongoing projects.
- Provides back-up coverage for project managers within functional group – both email and phone calls.
- Checks on TAT and on time report delivery for project managers on your team.
- Assists login department in overflow and/or coverage situations.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Associates' degree or equivalent industry experience AND 0-1 years of experience (education, work related, or a combination) in sciences and/or customer service (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience (education, work related, or a combination) in sciences and/or customer service (Preferred)
- Exceptional communication skills (Required)
- Self-starter (Required)
- Advanced English language skills (Required)
- Advanced mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
- Excellent attention to detail (Required)
- Solid critical thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems in a systematic manner (Required)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) (Required)
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Assistant
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to prove the role's minimum requirements match what the job genuinely needs. If your degree or experience exceeds the posted requirements, it can complicate the application, so document exactly how your background meets the stated minimum.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Project Assistant roles appear across construction, engineering, and professional services firms. Focus on organizations that have previously sponsored foreign workers through PERM, since they already have the legal infrastructure and internal appetite to file on your behalf.
Search sponsoring Project Assistant jobs on Migrate Mate
Finding employers who actively sponsor green cards is the hardest part of the process. Migrate Mate filters Project Assistant openings by sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who have already committed to the PERM process for similar roles.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level before you negotiate, since a salary below the prevailing threshold will cause your PERM application to fail.
Negotiate PERM filing into your employment contract
Many Project Assistant offers don't mention green card sponsorship by default. Raise it during the offer stage, not after you start, and confirm whether the employer will cover PERM and I-140 filing costs, since these obligations are legally the employer's responsibility.
Understand EB-3 priority dates before your I-140 is filed
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. For most countries outside China and India, EB-3 current dates allow relatively faster movement, but check the Visa Bulletin monthly so you're not caught off guard.
Green Card Project Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Project Assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Assistant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or relevant experience. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the employer can demonstrate the position genuinely requires an advanced degree. Your employer files PERM labor certification first, and the specific EB category is determined by the minimum requirements documented in that application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Assistant?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped annually, and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but it eliminates the uncertainty of annual lottery cycles and status renewal.
Where can I find Project Assistant jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for foreign professionals seeking employment-based green card sponsorship. You can filter Project Assistant roles by employers with documented PERM filing history, which removes the guesswork of asking each company individually whether they've sponsored before.
What role does the PERM process play in sponsoring a Project Assistant position?
PERM is the first mandatory step in most EB-2 and EB-3 green card cases. Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Project Assistant role. DOL must certify the application before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 immigrant petition. The recruitment and audit requirements make early planning essential.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, federal AC21 portability rules allow you to change employers or move to a similar role without losing your priority date. For Project Assistant and related project coordination roles, the new position must be in the same or a substantially similar occupational category as the one on the original petition.