Projects Manager

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

Job Description

The scope of this job is to manage projects and initiatives within EFII.  Projects include one-time or ongoing activities that will catalyze growth through expansion of existing business offerings, launching new offerings, or meet other needs such as process or space redesign.  Responsibility of the role is to develop and execute plans while working with stakeholders to deliver to timelines on budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Direct and manage domestic project development from beginning to end.  May be involved in regional or global project planning.
• Develop project plans and associated communications.
• Communicate project requirements, expectations, and outcomes to team members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior management, clients, and stakeholders to define the scope, goals, and deliverables of the project.
• Estimate the resources needed to meet project goals.
• Manage changes in project scope.
• Develop contingency plans for unforeseen project problems.
• Monitor progress and status of assigned tasks and, if necessary, develop actions to bring assigned tasks back on schedule.
• Supervise project team members and facilitate the development of the skills needed by project team members.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts among project team members.
• Manage the actions of outside contractors involved in project activities.
• Interact with clients as needed to resolve questions or confirm assumptions during the project.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.   

• 7+ years of experience in project team management, experience in laboratory operations, sample handling and/or sample storage desired. 
• Previous experience in managing staff required.
• Ability to learn new tasks

Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently

Educational Requirements:

• BA or BS degree in science, food-related technology or industrial engineering

Additional Information

What we Offer:

• 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.