Project Coordinator, Food

About the role

Responsible for planning, overseeing and participating in the execution of LIMS, operations, quality and client service projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.

Job Functions

• Monitor project progress and deliver status reports, timelines, issues, risks and action items to stakeholders and team members
• Develop, maintain, and participate in project plan for lab implementation of LIMS system and projects enhancing functionality of LIMS system
• Proactively lead operational projects (including new laboratory builds) to ensure project deliverables are met
• Understands all applicable aspects of the project, including rationale for the project, regulations that affect the project, different methods employed by the client and laboratory to produce result
• Coordinate implementation of quality software platform across all food laboratories and manage and communicate enhancements to the software package
• Perform technical review of incoming work
• Manage vendors for sub-contacted work and research options for additional vendors
• Manage and participate in all aspects of large, client requests for proposal (RFP) to deliver a complete and quality product by client deadlines

Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or closely related field Required
• 2+ years of laboratory experience Required
• Effective problem prevention and problem-solving skills Required
• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to cross multiple disciplines Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel Required
• Proficiency with LIMS and Client Portal systems Required

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Language Skills: English, Advanced
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Familiarity with databases and LIMS required, experience with statistical software packages or online quality system packages a plus
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast paced, highly professional environment

Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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