Project Manager Assistant - Eurofins Environment Testing - Knoxville, TN

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Project Manager Assistant will prepare and analyze environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins’ Quality Assurance programs and Standard Operating Procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate and promote the company vision

Show regular attendance and punctuality

Perform job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing’s EHS and QA standards

Apply GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate

Work under close supervision using routine and standard procedures

Take responsibility for general housekeeping in group’s work area

Learn to use the Laboratory Information Management System to access project information, log in samples, record essential data and information, and check project status.

Perform tasks that support all project management, with an emphasis on Source Air projects. These include:

• Facilitate Project Management, assisting project managers at every step in the project development and execution process
• Prepare Project Documents as needed, including Master Sample Lists, Requests for Analysis Forms, Chain of Custody Forms, Media Request Forms, Invoices and similar documentation
• Organize and maintain inventories of needed sampling materials and supplies
• Prepare labelled bottles for specific projects
• Prepare sample media as assigned
• Coordinate preparation of sample media by other laboratory personnel
• Pack and ship sample containers and media as required
• Greet samples on arrival, organize and inventory samples for log-in
• Log-in samples to Laboratory Information Management System
• Store samples properly with the correct storage conditions
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will demonstrate the willingness and ability to become trained and competent in the use of word processing software, spreadsheets and laboratory data management systems to prepare documentation and supplies for projects to be provided to clients, and assist in other project management activities as needed. 

Desirable Skills and Ability:

Reading, writing and speaking skills

Use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts

Excellent computer skills, such as word processing, using spreadsheets

Time management and organization skills

Complete work within time and quality constraints

Work independently following written or verbal instructions

Positive attitude and a desire to work as a member of a team

Work Schedules

Work schedules are generally Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM with a half hour lunch break.  Overtime is offered and may be expected when needed to meet work load demands.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): 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.

Education/Experience: BS or BA in chemist