Food Lab Project Coordinator — LIMS & Quality

SGS North America Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS North America Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead LIMS, operations, quality, and client service projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget. You will plan, monitor progress, and coordinate lab system implementations across multiple sites with stakeholders and teams.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a related field and at least two years of lab experience, with strong problem-solving and cross-disciplinary communication skills. Proficiency in LIMS and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or closely related field.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with LIMS and Client Portal systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and participate in LIMS, operations, quality and client service projects to ensure timely completion within budget.
• Monitor project progress and deliver status reports, timelines, issues and risks to stakeholders.
• Coordinate implementation of quality software platform across all laboratory sites and manage enhancements.
• Manage vendors for subcontracted work and RFP processes to deliver a complete product by deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or closely related field

Tools

LIMS

Client Portal systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SGS North America Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead LIMS, operations, quality, and client service projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget. You will plan, monitor progress, and coordinate lab system implementations across multiple sites with stakeholders and teams.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a related field and at least two years of lab experience, with strong problem-solving and cross-disciplinary communication skills. Proficiency in LIMS and Microsoft Office is essential.