Food Lab Project Coordinator: LIMS, Quality & RFP Delivery

Business In The Community; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a project coordinator to plan and oversee LIMS, operations, quality and client service projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will monitor progress, deliver reports, and coordinate lab software implementations across multiple sites.

The role requires a 4-year science degree and 2+ years of lab experience, with strong communication, problem-solving, and proficiency in Word/Excel. Familiarity with LIMS and Client Portal systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree in a related scientific field.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; familiarity with LIMS/Client Portal.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and participate in execution of LIMS, operations, quality and client service projects.
• Monitor progress and deliver status reports to stakeholders and team members.
• Develop and maintain project plan for lab implementation of LIMS systems.
• Lead operational projects including new laboratory builds to meet deliverables.
• Coordinate implementation of quality software platform across all food laboratories.

Skills

Project management

LIMS

Laboratory operations

Communication

MS Word/Excel

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related

Tools

LIMS

Client Portal systems

Job description

SGS is seeking a project coordinator to plan and oversee LIMS, operations, quality and client service projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will monitor progress, deliver reports, and coordinate lab software implementations across multiple sites.

The role requires a 4-year science degree and 2+ years of lab experience, with strong communication, problem-solving, and proficiency in Word/Excel. Familiarity with LIMS and Client Portal systems is preferred.