Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The Project Management Assistant I supports the Project Management staff in servicing clients to meet the Client Service Organization mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project set-up

• Creates bottle orders
• Schedules courier or field sampler, if needed
• Confirms non-Eurofins Environment Testing America subcontract labs are on the approved list and set up as vendors for existing work
• Generates accounting software requisition when sending subcontract samples

Sample Receipt

• Reviews log-in
• Generates subcontract paperwork
• Sends client sample receipt confirmation
• Reviews draft invoice
• Confirms that any client needed information (purchase order, project number, etc.) is recorded in LIMS for invoicing

Reporting

• Creates and issues final report by client due date
• Issues final data package
• State reporting forms and submission
• Data upload
• Compiles case narrative

Invoicing

• Reviews final invoice before issuing to client
• Generates credit/debit memos as needed
• Submits credit/debit memos for approval
• Submits approved credit/debit memos to client, if needed
• Submits revised invoices

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required. 

Education/Experience (BMQ): Education: Associates degree or working toward a degree (four years client-relationship/client service experience may substitute for degree)

Experience: 1-3 years business experience preferred

Prefer bench chemist experience

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

• Ability to learn program specifications and laboratory procedures
• Ability to learn Environmental regulations
• Process improvement methods
• Basic knowledge of Laboratory methods and techniques is helpful
• Computers, word processing, database software
• General mathematics
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Customer service/client relations
• Strong organizational skills
• Negotiation
• Conflict resolution
• File maintenance/organization
• Computer skills, using routine software applications, such as Outlook, Office, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Employ customer service skills to resolve client problems
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Confront and successfully resolve day-to-day problems
• Maintain professional demeanor when working with clients
• Attention to Clients: Demonstrates a desire to understand customer needs; listens to what customers are saying and asks questions as appropriate; demonstrates awareness of client goals. Follows up with clients during projects and following project completion; keeps clients up to date about decisions that affect them; seeks the comments, criticisms and involvement of clients; adjusts services based on client feedback.
• Technical Familiarity: Seeks information from a variety of sources in a variety of ways to respond to client’s technical questions about the project and to effectively communicate project status.

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cary, NC are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
 
Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.  In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.