Lab Alley is hiring: Customer Service Associate in Austin

The Opportunity: Lab Alley, a rapidly growing e-commerce business, aims to be the Amazon of chemicals. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Customer Care Associates. This role is an excellent entry point for anyone passionate about customer service and looking to grow their career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

As a Customer Care Associate, you'll be the first point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries and providing support via phone, email, and chat. While this is an entry-level position, it offers the chance to learn, grow, and build your skills to eventually handle more complex tasks and inquiries as you advance within the company.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Respond to customer inquiries through phone, email, and chat platforms (Zoho).
• Provide accurate and timely responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
• Direct customer inquiries to appropriate resources or escalate when necessary.
• Assist in processing basic orders and updating customer information in the system.
• Provide general product information and guidance to help customers find what they need.
• Collaborate with the team to resolve common customer issues.
• Maintain professionalism and follow proper communication etiquette on all platforms.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (phone, email, and chat).
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong typing speed of at least 35 wpm to manage data entry.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to handle routine customer inquiries.
• Willingness to learn and develop product knowledge to better assist customers.
• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Nice to Have (But Not Required):

• Experience with customer service tools (e.g., Zoho, Salesforce, or other CRM platforms).
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms like Shopify.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, etc.).
• Previous call center or customer service experience.

Why This Role is a Great Opportunity:

• Career Growth: Start your journey in customer service with Lab Alley and develop skills that can lead to more advanced roles such as Customer Care Champion.
• Training: You'll receive hands-on training and mentorship to help you succeed and grow.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team that values cross-functional collaboration.
• Innovation: Be part of a company on the cutting edge of e-commerce, helping to provide sustainable solutions to customers across industries.

About us:

Inc. 5000 recently awarded/recognized Lab Alley as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America! We are also one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in Austin, TX! We provide easy access to essential chemicals - on-budget, on-time, every time.

Think Amazon for Chemicals!

Our workplace culture:

Our core values are an integral part of our success defining who we are.

We bring our core values to life in everything we do at Lab Alley. Therefore, every hire is aligned with our core values:

CARE:

We care about people and take pride in our work.

COMMITMENT:

We believe success is characterized by our commitment to continuous improvement.

GENUINE:

We believe in being real, authentic, and direct with those around us.

GROWTH:

Lab Alley encourages continual learning and leads with curiosity.

INITIATIVE:

To be successful, we always strive to make things happen!

INNOVATION:

Lab Alley is driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation, constantly seeking new ideas, technologies, and approaches to enhance the experiences of our customers.

WORK ETHIC:

We believe a strong work ethic is about being fully engaged, resilient, and focused on tasks to ensure each project receives attention and consideration.

We give back!

With every purchase a customer makes through our eCommerce website, we work with Ecodrive to plant a tree. This helps reduce the carbon footprint, improves coastlines, improves socio-economic conditions and so much more. Read more about that here.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Employee discount program

Wellness program

Organized team events

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Schedule & reporting details:

Full-time 40 hours per week with occasional overtime.

*NOTE* Lab Alley uses E-Verify for all positions.

*NOTE* Lab Alley does a background check for all positions.

Reports to Customer Care Manager

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Lab Alley, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you.

Please note: Lab Alley is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies for this position. In the absence of a signed agreement with Lab Alley's People Operations leader, no fee will be paid for any candidates submitted by agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Lab Alley.