Project Coordinator, Food

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
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

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No