About the role
Job Description
Eurofins is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Laboratory Operations Coordinator to support scientific projects and laboratory operations within a fast-paced testing environment.
In this role, you will serve as a key link between clients and internal laboratory teams, coordinating project activities, managing timelines and documentation, facilitating communication, and ensuring testing programs progress efficiently from initiation through completion.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate laboratory projects and studies to ensure timelines, deliverables, and client expectations are met. * Review project documentation including quotations, purchase orders, protocols, specifications, and client instructions to establish project requirements. * Create and maintain project records within Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other internal systems. * Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, providing project updates and facilitating routine status meetings. * Collaborate with laboratory operations, quality assurance, analytical testing groups, sample administration, finance, business development, and other internal stakeholders. * Monitor project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and open action items while proactively identifying potential risks. * Track project scope and coordinate change requests when additional services or requirements arise. * Support invoice review, billing milestones, and resolution of project-related discrepancies. * Resolve routine project issues and escalate complex challenges when necessary. * Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready project documentation. * Provide cross-functional support and backup coverage as assigned
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. * Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a laboratory, scientific, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or project coordination environment. * Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience coordinating laboratory projects, studies, or client deliverables. * Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. * Experience working with LIMS, eLIMS, eQMS, CRM systems, or similar platforms. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. * Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, analytical testing, or contract research environments. * Familiarity with GMP and/or GLP environments is preferred.
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
Join Eurofins and help support the scientific projects that contribute to safer products, healthier communities, and a more sustainable world.
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.