Job Description

Company Description
SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.
Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

The Project Coordinator supports the Invoice Team, Project Managers, Client Services, and Operations at the SGS Life Science Services facility. The position will provide assistance to a variety of departmental professionals and senior managers. Must be capable of multi-tasking to meet the department's needs and working with multiple managers and assignments simultaneously. Must be able to follow standard procedures, communicate with all levels, and be a strong team player. Follow Training SOP for training and training records.

• Establish testing timelines in collaboration with client and internal resources
• Coordination of samples, and facilitation of project workflow.
• Function as primary interface with the Customer regarding the day to day/weekly progress and status reporting and keep internal resources aligned with client priorities.
• Work with SGS management and cross-functional Project Team members to ensure all resources are available to meet the agreed upon timelines defined in the Project Scope.
• Work with operations to maintain detailed timelines for work in the lab.
• Work with operational management through use of Lean and 5S principles to, drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Report deviations to the client and work with the Department Managers with suggestions for action.
• Coordinate internal and external Project Team Meetings to ensure that all stakeholders and the customer are working in accordance to the agreed to Project Plan. Responsible for coordinating, arranging and preparation of customer meetings that can include campaign reviews, ad-hoc process related meetings, etc.
• Maintain meeting minutes and action lists resulting from technical and other external and internal project related meetings.
• Ensure the successful completion of owned projects and resolve any issues that may hinder project success. Utilize site escalation process when necessary to resolve any project team issues. In addition, effectively lead the project team while maintaining good morale.
• Tracking and reporting of projects in accordance to an approved Project Plan (includes tasking, task owners, dependencies, and timelines).
• Tracking of test sample status, OOS's, deviations, and CAPA's.
• Track agreed upon Key Project Related Performance Indicators.
• Track work completed against PO and SOW for the project. Report any scope creep to the appropriate department and address such with client.
• Request additional quotes when needed to ensure all work is captured and appropriate POs are obtained for billing purposes.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• B.Sc. Degree of higher in biological /chemical sciences
• 1+ years working in a CRO or other scientific laboratory

Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
• Happiness:

• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
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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