Administrative Support Specialist

  • Full-time

Company Description

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

Job Description

  • Draft and review multiple types of contract agreements;
  • Manage contract data for timeliness, accuracy, and quality;
  • Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date contract files;
  • Negotiate and correspondence with subcontractors and clients;
  • Monitor contract compliance;
  • Assist with quoting and closing business opportunities against managed contracts;
  • Identify new RFP's and ensure all client requirements are being met on existing contracts/subcontracts;
  • Negotiates with customers to draw up client contracts: Negotiating, extensions, terminations, and renegotiating contracts;
  • Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in formulating bid proposals;
  • Evaluates or monitors contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations;
  • Approves or rejects requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules in accordance with internal policy

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

  • Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communications;
  • Motivated to improve processes, procedures, and the work environment;
  • Professional appearance and manner;
  • Exceptional attention-to-detail;
  • Strong work ethic;
  • Strong computer and extremely organized;
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude;
  • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, Powerpoint, and Internet research;
  • Solid understanding and demonstration of client confidentiality;
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, College Degree Preferred. Paralegal Cerificate a plus. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of FAR & DFARS rules and regulations.
  • Experience in negotiation.
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm or Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm   Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

  • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays

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

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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

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