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Project Coordinator

Danaher
USA - Westborough 20 Walkup - Cytiva, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Dec 2024

About the role

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Project Co Ordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day lab operations, ensuring that client projects are progressing, and systems are set-up and maintained according to quality standards and SOPs. This includes, but not limited to, ordering laboratory supplies, calibration of laboratory equipment, maintenance of inventory database, and supporting both scientists and project managers.

This position reports to the PMO Global Director and is part of the Project management Organization within hardware Solutions and will be an on-site role. 

What you will do:

  • Responsible for ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of all reagents, supplies, consumables, equipment, parts, paper, forms, and any other inventory item(s) related to the operation of the laboratory. With ensuring that the laboratory staff are aware of goods ordered, received, stored and coordinates the distribution of supplies within the laboratory daily.
  • Maintains an efficient system of inventory control to ensure proper levels of supplies in the laboratory available for use while allowing for no wastage of inventory, reagents or products due to shelf storage expiration. This includes conducting inventory usage analysis and re-setting current min/max and re-order points, ensuring it aligns with team’s needs and future customer projects.
  • Consistently evaluate inventory cost and participate in vendor negotiations on contract renewals additionally Maintain, evaluate, and improve on 6S standards of lab and storage areas and lab efficiency to optimize current capacity including SQUDIP.
  • The candidate shall assist in maintaining all equipment repair and maintenance records ensuring that all equipment maintenance occurs according to schedule as required.
  • The candidate will coordinate the shipment/receiving of client inventory or biological material. 

Who you are:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or High School diploma with equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of one year of hands-on laboratory experience in a BSL-2 environment or related lab experience.
  • Ability to work independently coordinating laboratory logistics.
  • Demonstrated analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and development skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Competency in computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Knowledge of fundamental laboratory techniques and GMP.
  • Industry experience and knowledge of supply chain/logistics is a plus.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about

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