Project Specialist PLN, CLS

Position Summary:

The Project Specialist role supports the Precision Laboratory Network team for commercial service projects through all stages of development and at all PLN sites. This role participates in compliance activities to support the coordination and management of projects and/or programs during all aspects of operations

Essential Information:

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Developing professional expertise; applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Contacts are primarily internal to the company or PLN site management with infrequent external customer/vendor contact on routine matters; builds productive internal/external working relationships
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments; exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

 

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for supporting the management of any combination of commercial contracts as it relates to data entry, data oversight, data reconciliation, and follow up to both internal and PLN site teams; when required, help prepare reports for both internal and external stakeholders for commercial and biomaterial projects
• Identify the goals and requirements of each project
• Support in updating metrics to better understand team performance, and provide reports using these metrics
• Help update project timelines and provide forecasting for project delivery
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy.
• Complete data entry for any combination of sample data pertaining to the Precision Lab Network {PLN} and commercial projects
• Work with all resources for associated tasks in an efficient manner to achieve successful completion of assigned project(s) to meet specifications and contractual obligations.
• When needed, participate in and potentially complete monthly client invoicing for the PLN partners. This includes gathering and submission of back up documentation to Finance and the PLN Management
• Ensure a reliable supply chain for key raw materials including specifications, and uninterrupted supply to meet customer requirements.
• Identify and suggest improvements to processes and procedures
• Complete other project work, as needed, including but not limited to writing Standard Operating Procedures for PLN network, supporting data resolution, or completing shipping
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Qualifications:

 

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field (e.g. engineering), plus a minimum of 1 year of lab or repository experience; in some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role

Other Required:

• Strong computer skills and experience with relevant software programs, including MS Office/MS 365 applications
• Professional and mature emphasis on client service and project delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and multitasking skills required; able to communicate with personnel across diverse technical and business backgrounds both internally and PLN sites
• Able to work in front of a computer for long hours at a time
• Strong understanding of project management and data analysis
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent research and reporting skills
• Flexible to work long hours as required to meet project deadlines
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion
• Able to read, write, and fluently speak and comprehend the English language
• Proven track record of being a team player, willing to interact proactively and productively, at times independently
• Must possess a valid driver's license; must be able to travel both domestically and internationally, including overnight stays (~5%)

 

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at w