Project Coordinator
- 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 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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
The Project Coordinator supports Project Mangers on assigned projects and are responsible for assisting Project Managers successfully drive all phases of projects to successful completion by coordinating with internal team members and external clients.
Project Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Level I - Minimum
• Accurate and efficient ordering of testing for samples received in batch shipments
• Strict adherence to lab and clinical trial protocols, procedures, and work instructions
• Accurately setting up projects in all required systems upon execution of the statement of work
• Assist Project Managers with budget and timeline tracking and maintenance
• Follow up on all assigned tasks and escalate issues as needed to the Project Manager
• Draft meeting agendas and minutes and attend client meetings in support of Project Managers
• Troubleshoot and resolve clinical trial sample issues by working with internal associates, the client, CRO’s, and clinical sites as needed
• Write clinical trial work instructions per study protocol and data specification requirements
• Complete quality control checks of test data transfers and exportation of results as assigned
• Timely completion of data discrepancy resolution of data transferred to clients in support of database locks
• Train clients on company web-based reporting system
• Assist Project Managers with applicable billing for their assigned studies
• Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established company standards and associate attributes at all times
• Prepare project status and study metric updates
• Other duties as assigned by management
Level II - Fully meets responsibilities of Level I plus the following:
• Work under little supervision with latitude for independent judgment relating to processes, systems, and project-related issues
• Manage low to mid complexity clinical trial and research and development projects with minimal guidance of the assigned Project Manager
• Lead Meetings with clients and internal stakeholders as needed to ensure successful project completion
• Proficient with applicable job-related software tools such as MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Write Standard Operating Procedures based upon BioPharma processes and requirements
• Willingness to bring innovative ideas to projects and develop process improvements
• Demonstrates a high degree of initiative, creativity and problem-solving in daily tasks
• Firm understanding of how functions and programs impact the financial plan
• Keep current on the industry, legal trends, regulatory and compliance requirements
• Demonstrate leadership skills through the coaching and mentoring of others as required
Qualifications
Level I - Minimum
Basic Minimum Education Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (majors in science preferred) and/or equivalent work experience
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum 1 year experience in medical/laboratory/pharmaceutical industry
• Customer service focused with professional demeanor
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs, including but not limited to MS Excel, and Outlook
The Ideal Candidates Possesses the Following:
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on business needs
• Ability to multi-task
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in medical/laboratory/pharmaceutical industry
• Work with minimum supervision on highly complex projects
The Ideal Candidates Possesses the Following:
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and creativity
Physical Requirements:
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions
The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Additional Information
Position is full-time working, Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lenexa, KS 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 USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.