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Eurofins Laboratory, Operations & Outsourcing Specialist - Group Leader Preferred in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Consider joining Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry. Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.
Provide a single point of contact for US Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) Department’s operational support
Independently interact with on-site, scientific teams as well as European members and suppliers such as CROs to ensure smooth and expedited processing of requests and resolve issues
Contributing to and identifying tools to enhance group communication and efficiency
Monitoring training assignment and compliance
Potential to serve as a group leader (GL) as well
Duty examples include:
Shipping and receiving of samples
Setting up POs, purchasing and invoicing, tracking spend and assisting with budget
Coordinating studies with other global sites and CROs
Ensuring data are received back in a timely manner, reviewed by internal SMEs and input into the appropriate digital platforms
Arranging travel and setting up events along with managing calendars and setting up meetings
Writing memos and non-scientific communication documents
Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience with operations support in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or CRO industries
Successful leadership experience preferred (for GL opportunity)
Strong organizational and communication skills and be detail oriented
Demonstrated experience managing projects and in a global matrix/team environment
Critical thinker to identify business problems/ risks/ issues, and facilitate issue resolution and risk mitigation
Ability to navigate and prioritize multiple projects and processes while building and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships
Ability to work independently to make decisions where appropriate, using sound judgement to resolve issues, while understanding when to seek approval
Collaborative spirit to ensure knowledge sharing
Ability to quickly to grasp systems, processes, and stakeholder needs to identify and implement improvements as needed
Sensitivity toward challenging timelines
Comfort operating in an environment where the organizational structure and scientific strategy is constantly evolving and where clarity sometimes does not exist
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel & Word
Position is full-time, on-site Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, with potential to be hybrid in future. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cambridge, MA are encouraged to apply.
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Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.