Food Lab LIMS & Client Service Project Lead

SGS; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is a leading testing, inspection and certification company with a global network of laboratories and offices. The Client Service Project Manager will plan, implement, and manage LIMS-enabled projects across food laboratories, driving improvements, data transfers, and acquisitions integrations.

The role requires coordinating multiple projects, mentoring staff, and reporting KPIs to senior leadership, all while ensuring quality and on-time delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field.
• 7–10 years in a supervisory or project management role within a laboratory or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress and deliver status reports, timelines, issues, risks and action items to stakeholders and team members.
• Develop, maintain, and participate in project plans for lab implementation of LIMS systems and projects enhancing LIMS functionality.
• Assist in acquisition activities and lead LIMS integration projects to ensure deliverables are met.
• Understand all applicable aspects of the project, including rationale, regulations, and various client/lab methods.
• Coordinate implementation of quality software platforms across all food laboratories and communicate enhancements.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements within the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Trend, track and report operational KPIs and quality parameters to upper management.
• Mentor and train employees on LIMS functions; assess training needs and competencies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field

Tools

LIMS

Data reporting tools

Job description

SGS is a leading testing, inspection and certification company with a global network of laboratories and offices. The Client Service Project Manager will plan, implement, and manage LIMS-enabled projects across food laboratories, driving improvements, data transfers, and acquisitions integrations.

The role requires coordinating multiple projects, mentoring staff, and reporting KPIs to senior leadership, all while ensuring quality and on-time delivery in a dynamic environment.