Laboratory Project Coordinator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and disability保险

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Project Coordinator to support the successful execution of laboratory testing projects. This role serves as a key liaison between clients and internal laboratory teams, ensuring projects move efficiently from initiation through completion while maintaining exceptional customer service and accurate documentation.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
• Minimum of 2 years in a scientific, laboratory, client service, or project coordination environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review quotations, purchase orders, protocols, methods, specifications, client instructions, and related documentation to ensure project requirements are accurately captured.
• Create, maintain, and update project records and study designs within LIMS, CRM platforms, and other designated systems.
• Coordinate project startup activities, ensuring materials and documentation are available before initiation.
• Serve as primary contact for routine client communication and provide timely project updates.
• Schedule and coordinate project activities with laboratory operations, QA, sample administration, finance, BD, and other departments.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and action items to meet commitments.
• Track project scope changes and assist with change-order documentation and approvals.
• Support invoice review and resolution of routine billing questions.
• Escalate risks or delays and support resolution efforts.
• Maintain organized, accurate, traceable documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in cross-training and provide coverage as needed.
• Ensure work complies with procedures, quality standards, and client requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Client service

Organization

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job 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 some of the world's largest organizations to ensure products are safe, authentic, and accurately labeled.

The Eurofins network includes over 58,000 employees across 900 laboratories in more than 54 countries, offering over 200,000 analytical methods supporting pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, environmental testing, clinical diagnostics, and more.

Job Description

Eurofins is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Laboratory Project Coordinator to support the successful execution of laboratory testing projects. This role serves as a key liaison between clients and internal laboratory teams, ensuring projects move efficiently from initiation through completion while maintaining exceptional customer service and accurate documentation.

• Review quotations, purchase orders, protocols, methods, specifications, client instructions, and related documentation to ensure project requirements are accurately captured.
• Create, maintain, and update project records and study designs within Eurofins LIMS, CRM platforms, and other designated systems.
• Coordinate project startup activities, ensuring required methods, materials, specifications, and documentation are available prior to project initiation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for routine client communication and provide timely project updates.
• Schedule and coordinate project activities with laboratory operations, quality assurance, sample administration, finance, business development, and other supporting departments.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and action items to help ensure commitments are met.
• Track project scope changes and assist with change-order documentation and approvals when needed.
• Support invoice review activities and assist with the resolution of routine billing questions.
• Escalate project risks, delays, or issues to appropriate stakeholders and support resolution efforts.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and traceable project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in team cross-training and provide coverage support as needed.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and client requirements.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a scientific, laboratory, client service, project coordination, or related environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, studies, or client deliverables in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or related scientific environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience working with LIMS, eLIMS, eQMS, eQMS/ETQ, CRM systems, or other laboratory software platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, data review, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of an organization.
• Knowledge of regulated laboratory environments is preferred.

Additional Information

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global organization

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