Project Manager

Company Description

At Eurofins Scientific, we help make life healthier, safer, and more sustainable. As a global leader in analytical testing, our laboratories support industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, environmental sciences, and clinical diagnostics.

With more than 58,000 employees across 900 laboratories in over 50 countries, Eurofins provides the testing services that help ensure the safety, quality, and authenticity of products used around the world every day.

Job Description

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients and is responsible for coordinating projects from initiation through completion. This role partners closely with laboratory operations, quality, finance, and business teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact, providing project updates, facilitating meetings, and ensuring client expectations are met.
• Review project requirements, including quotations, purchase orders, protocols, specifications, and client instructions.
• Create and maintain project records, study designs, and related documentation within Eurofins systems.
• Ensure all project prerequisites, including methods, samples, materials, and specifications, are available prior to project initiation.
• Coordinate activities across laboratory operations, Quality Assurance, Finance, Business Development, and other internal teams.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and action items to ensure successful execution.
• Identify potential risks, communicate impacts, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Manage scope changes, initiate change orders when necessary, and ensure appropriate purchase order coverage.
• Review invoices and billing milestones and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready project documentation.
• Support team collaboration, cross-training efforts, and the onboarding of Associate Project Managers as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Two or more years of professional experience in project management, laboratory operations, scientific services, or a related field.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or regulated environment.
• Familiarity with project management principles and cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn systems such as eLIMS and EtQ.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and supporting root cause investigations.

Additional Information

Position is Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

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

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Eurofins

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.