Project Coordinator (Scientific Operations)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate scientific testing programs by reviewing study protocols, analytical methods, client requests, quotations, purchase orders, and technical documentation to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and communicated.
• Create, maintain, and track study records, project timelines, and client deliverables within laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other internal databases.
• Partner with laboratory, quality assurance, stability, sample management, and analytical teams to ensure required materials, methods, specifications, and documentation are available prior to study initiation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing project updates, facilitating status meetings, and ensuring timely communication regarding study progress and milestones.
• Monitor project timelines, testing schedules, and deliverables to support on-time completion of scientific studies and laboratory testing programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities between laboratory operations, quality, finance, business development, and client services teams to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Track project scope, identify changes to testing requirements, and support change-order requests and budget updates as needed.
• Assist with invoice review, milestone tracking, and resolution of project-related discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready project documentation in accordance with company quality standards and client requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and provide project coordination assistance for complex scientific testing programs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory, scientific, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, food testing, or project coordination environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting laboratory studies, analytical testing programs, clinical, pharmaceutical, environmental, food, or biotechnology projects.
• Familiarity with laboratory workflows, scientific documentation, quality systems, or regulated environments such as GMP, GLP, or ISO-accredited laboratories.
• Experience with LIMS, eLIMS, eQMS, ETQ, CRM systems, or similar laboratory software platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret scientific data, laboratory reports, protocols, and technical documentation.
• Previous experience in project coordination, client-facing scientific support, laboratory operations, or study management.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime opportunities available as business needs require. Candidates who live within a reasonable commuting distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays

Join a team that values scientific excellence, collaboration, and professional growth while enjoying a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being both inside and outside of work.

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