Project Manager - job 1 of 3

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The scope of this job is to manage projects and initiatives within the Eurofins Food Testing business.  Projects include one-time or ongoing activities that will catalyze growth through expansion of existing business offerings, launching new offerings, IT project implementation, or meet other needs such as process or space redesign.  Project types may include:  LEAN or automation projects, Supply Chain Management, Start up operations and, IT and Software organization,   Responsibility of the role is to develop and execute plans while working with stakeholders to deliver to timelines on budget.  Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision 
• Applies regulatory guidelines in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate 
• Direct and manage domestic project development from beginning to end.  May be involved in regional or global project planning. 
• Develop project plans and associated communications. 
• Communicate project requirements, expectations, and outcomes to team members and stakeholders.  
• Collaborate with senior management, clients, and stakeholders to define the scope, goals, and deliverables of the project. 
• Estimate the resources needed to meet project goals. 
• Manage changes in project scope. 
• Develop contingency plans for unforeseen project problems. 
• Monitor progress and status of assigned tasks and, if necessary, develop actions to bring assigned tasks back on schedule. 
• Supervise project team members and facilitate the development of the skills needed by project team members. 
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts among project team members. 
• Manage the actions of outside contractors involved in project activities. 
• Interact with clients as needed to resolve questions or confirm assumptions during the project. 
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner 
• Performs other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.    

• BA or BS in science, business, food-related technology or related STEM field.  
• 3+ years of experience in project or team management,
• This position must sit in one of our US Food Testing laboratories. 
• Experience in laboratory operations, sample handling and/or sample storage desired.   
• Previous experience in managing or influencing others is required. 
• Ability to learn new tasks 
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently

Candidates in a commutable distance to one of our large Eurofins Food Laboratories encouraged to apply:  (Madison, WI, DesMoines, IA, New Orleans, LA, Lancaster, PA and Brea, CA)

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work!

Life at Eurofins is a meritocracy, where people are empowered to make decisions and are rewarded for their success, allowing them to advance quickly. Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.

We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.