Project Coordinator (Scientific Operations)

Eurofins; Columbia Township (MO); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Eurofins in Columbia, MO is seeking a detail‑oriented Project Coordinator to manage scientific testing programs and client communications. You will create study records, track timelines in LIMS, and collaborate with lab, QA, and analytical teams to ensure timely completion of studies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related science and at least 2 years in a lab or coordination setting, with the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline is required.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate scientific testing programs and ensure project requirements are clearly defined and communicated.
• Create, maintain, and track study records and timelines in LIMS and other internal databases.
• Partner with lab, QA, stability, sample management, and analytical teams to ensure materials, methods, and documentation are available.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing project updates and facilitating status meetings.
• Monitor timelines and deliverables to support on-time completion of studies and testing programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Track project scope, changes to testing requirements, and support budget updates.
• Assist with invoice review and milestone tracking.
• Maintain audit-ready project documentation in line with quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and provide coordination for complex programs.

Conocimientos

Project coordination

Client communication

Organizational skills

Scientific documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry or related field

Herramientas

LIMS

eQMS

CRM systems

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

• 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.