Contract Review Specialist

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA seeks a Contract Specialist to draft and review diverse contract agreements, manage contract data, and maintain files. You will negotiate with clients and subcontractors and monitor compliance.

Ideal candidates hold at least an associate degree with two years in contracts or paralegal background, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal degree preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 responding to client questionnaires as part of the vendor setup process and addressing legal related questions from clients.
• Negotiates with customers to draw up client contracts: Negotiating, extensions, terminations, and renegotiating contracts.
• Evaluates or monitors contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Approves or rejects requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules in accordance with internal policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Work independently

Team player

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Internet research

Job description

Job Description

** Contract Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following** :

• 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 responding to client questionnaires as part of the vendor setup process and addressing legal related questions from clients;
• Negotiates with customers to draw up client contracts: Negotiating, extensions, terminations, and renegotiating contracts;
• Evaluates or monitors contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance with contractual obligations;
• Approves or rejects requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules in accordance with internal policy;

Qualifications:

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 weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems;

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

• Associate degree and at least two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Paralegal degree preferred.
• 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, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

We offer excellent full-time benefits including :

• Comprehensive medical coverage,
• Life and disability insurance,
• 401(k) with company match,
• Paid holidays and vacation,
• Dental and vision options.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.