Project Coordinator, Food

Sgs; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

jobr.pro is seeking a candidate to manage laboratory projects including the implementation of a LIMS system. The role requires a 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry, along with 2+ years of lab experience.

The ideal candidate will lead operational projects, communicate with vendors, and coordinate proposals, ensuring all client deadlines are met while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Effective problem prevention and problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to cross multiple disciplines.
• Familiarity with databases and LIMS required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress and deliver status reports to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plan for lab implementation of the LIMS system.
• Manage vendors for sub‑contracted work and research options.

Skills

Problem prevention and problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Technical review skills

Education

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

2+ years of laboratory experience

Proficiency with LIMS and Client Portal systems

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for planning, overseeing, and participating in the execution of LIMS, operations, quality, and client service projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.

Job Functions

• Monitor project progress and deliver status reports, timelines, issues, risks and action items to stakeholders and team members.
• Develop, maintain, and participate in a project plan for lab implementation of the LIMS system and projects enhancing the functionality of the LIMS system.
• Proactively lead operational projects, including new laboratory builds, to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Understand all applicable aspects of the project, including rationale, regulations, and methods employed by the client and laboratory to produce results.
• Coordinate implementation of a quality software platform across all food laboratories and manage and communicate enhancements to the software package.
• Perform technical review of incoming work.
• Manage vendors for sub‑contracted work and research options for additional vendors.
• Manage and participate in all aspects of large client requests for proposal (RFP) to deliver a complete and quality product by client deadlines.

Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or closely related field. Required.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience. Required.
• Effective problem prevention and problem-solving skills. Required.
• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to cross multiple disciplines. Required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Required.
• Proficiency with LIMS and Client Portal systems. Required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Language Skills: English, Advanced.
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate. Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Familiarity with databases and LIMS required; experience with statistical software packages or online quality system packages is a plus.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast‑paced, highly professional environment.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.