Associate Project Manager

VARITE • Eugene, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

VARITE is looking for a qualified Associate Project Manager in Eugene, OR. The client is an American-headquartered life science and clinical research company, a global supplier of analytical instruments, clinical development solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services. VARITE, established in 2000, is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With over 850 global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services. This is a contract position for 12 months with possible extension, located in Eugene, OR 97402 (Onsite). The pay range is $26.00/hr. to $32.00/hr. on W2. Work authorization is for US Citizens or Green Card holders only.

Requirements

• Willing to take someone just out of college with the right life science background (must be highlighted on resume to replace work experience)
• B.S. or B.A. in Biology/Chemistry or other life sciences program
• 2+ years’ experience in a Customer-Facing role within the life sciences industry.
• Must be familiar with standard and metric weight and volume units
• Strong skills in written and verbal communications
• Strong interpersonal cross functional team-based interaction skills
• Strong organizational and detail orientation skills
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Intellectually curious and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Match packaging configurations and fill volumes for customer orders in units (milligrams, vials, kilograms, etc.).
• Support the PMO/Customs (Project Management Organization and Customs) team by drafting custom project quotes.
• Update the project tracking system.
• Coordinate invoicing.
• Provide customer and commercial project updates.
• Have a working knowledge of standard biological technologies and units of measure, buffer formulation, cell biology, chemistry.
• Be good with Excel, data management, manipulation, and reporting.
• Be comfortable working in various database systems.
• Demonstrate ability to focus and not be easily distracted.
• Be comfortable with change and shifting priorities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level