Project Coordinator, Food

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Responsibilities

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.; 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

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.; This position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa