Operations Specialist External Research Solutions

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a capable Research Operations Specialist to provide operational support across outsourced research activities, including chemistry synthesis, in vitro biology, reagent provision, and DMPK services. The role involves coordinating data, invoices, budgets, and sample logistics with internal teams and external partners globally.

The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific foundation and excellent organizational and communication skills, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in organic chemistry or related field.
• Experience in lab, research operations, or scientific support.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Spotfire and other Microsoft applications.
• Familiar with IT tools for sourcing support: Ariba, SharePoint, SAP.

Responsibilities

• Support ERS operations including sourcing, CRO coordination, budgeting, and process improvements.
• Write POs, track invoices, and analyze KPIs.
• Provide research operations support and improve efficiencies.
• Create dashboards tracking sourcing activities with ERS lead.
• Coordinate sample logistics across multiple sites or with external partners.
• Write SOPs for sourcing operations.
• Track budgets and POs for Pfizer portfolio.
• Maintain CRO FTE mapping and data entry.
• IT tools support and testing with ERS team.
• Present CRO performance metrics such as compound flow and cycle times.
• Support client store operations for compound inventory.
• Organize meetings across global time zones.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Laboratory operations

Cross-functional coordination

Excel/PowerPoint

Ariba

SharePoint

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in organic chemistry

Tools

Ariba

SharePoint

SAP

PCAT

d360

Job description

Job Description

This position will provide operational support by enabling efficient, high-quality collaboration with external research partners. The external chemistry sourcing and operations specialist will provide scientific and operational support across outsourced research activities. This includes supporting research operations in areas such as chemistry synthesis/invitro biology/reagent provision, ADME/DMPK services, and operational support for PO generation, finance and budget tracking, & helping with sample logistics. This may include coordinating data integration, invoice resolutions, tracking KPI, & business analytics for sourcing and financial data. This role requires a strong scientific foundation in either invitro biology/reagent provision/synthetic organic chemistry or DMPK, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners both locally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform support tasks related to research operations for ERS, including activities that support ERS business (sourcing/working with CROs/communication/continuous improvement), budget tracking, work with applications to support chemistry operations, and other research operational support
• Write POs, invoice tracking and resolution, financial tracking/analysis for key KPI for different disciplines
• Provide research operations support for ERS team to find creative solutions & efficiencies.
• Generate dashboards to track sourcing activities - work in collaboration with ERS lead
• Coordinate sample logistics and shipments across multiple sites or with external partners
• Write SOPs for various sourcing operations under ERS colleague's guidance
• Track assigned budgets and issue POs across Pfizer portfolio
• Track and maintain FTE mapping at CROs, database entry
• ERS IT tools point of contact, testing, issue resolution, working closely with ERS colleagues on developing/testing upgrades and bug fixes
• Preparation and presentation of CRO performance metrics, including compound flow, cycle time, and reaction number analysis
• May support client store operations as needed for compound inventory management working with the ERS inventory lead.
• Business support/Administrative activities: Organize meetings over multiple global time zone.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in organic chemistry or related scientific discipline such as biochemistry/cell-biology/protein science/DMPK.
• Experience working in a laboratory, research operations, or scientific support environment.
• At least
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities across cross-functional teams.
• Clear written and strong verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Spotfire and other Microsoft applications
• Familiar with, or ability to quickly learn, Ariba, SharePoint, Signals ELN, GCSW, CART, d360, PCAT, SAP, and other relevant IT tools needed for sourcing operation support.

Competencies & Behavioral Skills

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Multi-tasking
• Strong organization skills
• Collaboration: Builds strong relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities and evolving processes.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of deliverables and follows through to completion.
• Customer Focus: Anticipates the needs of scientists and stakeholders to improve service quality.
• Continuous Learning: Seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge of tools and best practices.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of La Jolla, CA OR Groton, CT are encouraged to apply. This will be a 12-month contract, working Monday-Friday on site with the possibility of extending.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases
• Compensation offered will be based on location working at, education, and relatable experience:
  • If located in La Jolla, CA: $26.00-$32.50 per hour
  • If located in Groton, CT: $22.00-$27.25 per hour

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Compensation

$22-$22