Project Coordinator (Scientific Operations)
Eurofins Scientific
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- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 2
- 18 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Eurofins Scientific
Biotechnology · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Coordinate scientific testing programs, track study records, timelines, and deliverables, and serve as the primary client contact.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor scope and budgets, support invoicing, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
What you need
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline and at least 2 years of experience in a laboratory, scientific, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, food testing, or project coordination environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
LIMSscientific documentationquality systemsGMPGLPISO-accredited laboratorieseLIMSeQMSETQCRM systemsinterpret scientific dataStrong organizational skills
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Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation
- company holidays
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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.
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.