Scientific Project Coordinator (Project Manager)

Eurofins; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Scientific Project Coordinator to manage analytical testing projects. You will bridge clients and laboratory teams, coordinate timelines, and drive project progress from start to finish.

Ideal candidates will have a science background, strong communication, and experience coordinating multi-functional workstreams in regulated environments. This is a full-time, on-site role in Columbia, MO with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific discipline as listed.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Coordinate activities between laboratory teams, QA, finance, business development, and operations.
• Create and maintain project records within company systems.
• Monitor timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead client update meetings and provide status reports.
• Identify potential risks and drive solutions to avoid delays.
• Assist with invoice review and project documentation/billing.
• Maintain audit-ready project documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scientific Project Coordinator (Project Manager)

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services that help make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable.

With more than 58,000 employees across 900 laboratories in over 50 countries, Eurofins supports the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, environmental, and clinical industries through world-class testing and scientific expertise.

Ready to Move Beyond the Bench?

Are you someone who enjoys keeping projects organized, working with people, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks? Do you have a background in science and want to explore a career path that combines client interaction, problem solving, and project coordination?

At Eurofins, you'll play a key role in helping pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients successfully execute analytical testing projects. You'll serve as the bridge between clients and laboratory teams, coordinating activities, tracking timelines, and ensuring projects move forward efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a long-term career in project management, laboratory operations, scientific client services, quality, or leadership.

What You'll Do

As a Scientific Project Coordinator, you'll help manage testing projects from initiation through completion by:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
• Coordinating activities between laboratory teams, quality assurance, finance, business development, and operations
• Creating and maintaining project records within company systems
• Monitoring project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Leading client update meetings and providing status reports
• Identifying potential risks and helping drive solutions before delays occur
• Supporting scope changes, purchase orders, and project documentation
• Working with internal teams to ensure client expectations are met
• Assisting with invoice review and billing coordination
• Maintaining accurate, organized, and audit-ready project documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, schedules, workflows, or cross-functional activities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working within regulated laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or quality environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

Position is Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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