Project Coordinator (Scientific Operations)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Project Coordinator (Scientific Operations) in Columbia, MO to support coordination of complex testing programs in a regulated laboratory environment. You will review study protocols, manage timelines and client deliverables in LIMS, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

This full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and at least 2 years in lab or project coordination, with a Monday–Friday schedule and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory, scientific, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, food testing, or project coordination environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scientific testing programs by reviewing study protocols, analytical methods, client requests, quotations, purchase orders, and technical documentation.
• Create, maintain, and track study records, project timelines, and client deliverables in LIMS and other databases.
• Partner with lab, QA, stability, sample management, and analytical teams to ensure materials, methods, and documentation are available.
• Serve as the primary client contact, providing project updates and coordinating status meetings.
• Monitor timelines, testing schedules, and deliverables to support on-time completion.

Skills

Project coordination

Client-facing

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

eQMS

Job description

Project Coordinator (Scientific Operations)

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in life sciences, providing analytical testing services that help make our world safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food we eat and water we drink to the medicines we rely on, Eurofins supports some of the world's largest companies by ensuring their products meet the highest standards for safety, quality, authenticity, and regulatory compliance.

With expertise spanning food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic testing, Eurofins is also a leading provider of agroscience contract research services. The organization offers specialized capabilities in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced materials sciences, clinical trial support, and contract development and manufacturing. In addition, Eurofins continues to expand its presence in molecular diagnostics and in vitro diagnostic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate scientific testing programs by reviewing study protocols, analytical methods, client requests, quotations, purchase orders, and technical documentation to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and communicated.
• Create, maintain, and track study records, project timelines, and client deliverables within laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other internal databases.
• Partner with laboratory, quality assurance, stability, sample management, and analytical teams to ensure required materials, methods, specifications, and documentation are available prior to study initiation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing project updates, facilitating status meetings, and ensuring timely communication regarding study progress and milestones.
• Monitor project timelines, testing schedules, and deliverables to support on-time completion of scientific studies and laboratory testing programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities between laboratory operations, quality, finance, business development, and client services teams to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Track project scope, identify changes to testing requirements, and support change-order requests and budget updates as needed.
• Assist with invoice review, milestone tracking, and resolution of project-related discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready project documentation in accordance with company quality standards and client requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and provide project coordination assistance for complex scientific testing programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory, scientific, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, food testing, or project coordination environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting laboratory studies, analytical testing programs, clinical, pharmaceutical, environmental, food, or biotechnology projects.
• Familiarity with laboratory workflows, scientific documentation, quality systems, or regulated environments such as GMP, GLP, or ISO-accredited laboratories.
• Experience with LIMS, eLIMS, eQMS, ETQ, CRM systems, or similar laboratory software platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret scientific data, laboratory reports, protocols, and technical documentation.
• Previous experience in project coordination, client-facing scientific support, laboratory operations, or study management.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime opportunities available as business needs require. Candidates who live within a reasonable commuting distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays

Join a team that values scientific excellence, collaboration, and professional growth while enjoying a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being both inside and outside of work.

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