Project Management Assistant

Eurofins•Lancaster, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager Assistant (PMA) position is an administrative role working directly with a group of Project Managers, focusing on a specific area of the business. This role requires the use of technical functions to navigate Eurofins Lancaster Labs’ (ELLI) information systems, construct and develop relationships with ELLI’s internal scientific and support departments, and assist project managers with a variety of tasks to allow the PMs to focus on client communication. Please note that this position does require direct client interaction. This is a great role if you also aspire to move into a PM position in the future. The first year of this role will be training and working alongside the front-end Sample Management team to become SMEs in the sample submission process to better aid the PM team.

Requirements

Possesses excellent communication skills – both oral and written
Has a strong organization and attention to detail
Computer skills – Experience utilizing MS Office and MS Project or other project organization tools. Experience navigating a LIMS or equivalent is a plus
Ability to learn new techniques, perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with agency and company policies (GMP knowledge is a plus)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated, adaptable, and maintain a positive attitude, even with critical deadlines
Initiative/ Self-Starter – proactively seek out work and training opportunities, offer to assist others, strive for high productivity and output in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in business, science, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience navigating a LIMS or equivalent is a plus
GMP knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

Support Sample and Project Management in building and maintaining studies including entering and review of material items, study start and end dates, and generating project plans for the PM teams.
Managing incoming and in house Reference Standards by reaching out to the client for updated CoAs when expirations are approaching.
Working with Pricing and Analytical Definition to generate quotes and build templates for sample entry of incoming samples.
Track financial aspects of projects including purchase order and invoice management. This may also include generating Change Orders, special invoice requests and potentially End of Month billing for clients that qualify.
Support Project Managers in an administrative capacity with a variety of other assignments