Project Coordinator, Food

SGS • North Sioux City, SD

34d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves monitoring project progress, developing project plans, and leading operational projects, including new laboratory builds. The Project Coordinator will also coordinate the implementation of a quality software platform across all food laboratories and manage vendor relationships. A key aspect of the role is managing and participating in large client requests for proposal (RFP) to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or closely related field
• 2+ years of laboratory experience
• Effective problem prevention and problem-solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to cross multiple disciplines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency with LIMS and Client Portal systems
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and participate in the execution of LIMS, operations, quality, and client service projects.
• Monitor project progress and deliver status reports, timelines, issues, risks, and action items to stakeholders and team members.
• Develop, maintain, and participate in project plans for lab implementation of LIMS systems and projects enhancing LIMS functionality.
• Proactively lead operational projects, including new laboratory builds, to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Understand all applicable aspects of the project, including rationale, regulations, and different methods employed by clients and laboratories.
• Coordinate implementation of quality software platform across all food laboratories and manage/communicate enhancements.
• Perform technical review of incoming work.
• Manage vendors for subcontracted 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.

What This Job Offers

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