Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Operations Support Specialist will support the Eurofins Discovery Services Team in contract research services to advance new pharmaceutical candidate testing. This position supports general office maintenance, receptionist functions, laboratory functions, and manages site visitors. Supports executive management team and interacts with internal and external customers globally at all levels of the organization. Self-management, handling of confidential information and independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diverse workload with minimal oversight. Supports site procurement, receiving and supply chainQualificationsBasic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): The requirements below represent the education, experience knowledge, skill or ability required to perform the job successfully.Education/Experience (BMQ):High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant experienceB.A. or B.S with 2 years of relevant experienceExperience in procurement and cost controlExperience in vendor management, supply pricing, and price negotiationsExperience in customer invoicing, and customer serviceExperience with ERP applications (AX, Oracle, SAP)Experience with receiving dutiesExperience in executive and administrative supportMay consider an equivalent of education and experienceAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipAbilities and/or Skills (BMQ):Good organization and documentation skillsGood communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency with business applications and softwareDemonstrated ability to adopt new skills independentlyUnderstands the requirement and maintains confidential information.Requires an attention to detail, strong work ethic and sense of urgencyProficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to read, write, and interpret documentsAbility to perform mathematical calculations, statistical analyses, and data interpretationAbility to multitask with organization and manage time effectivelyAbility to identify and solve practical problems; troubleshooting skillsAbility to work in a laboratory setting, according to the physical requirements of a laboratory roleAbove average oral and written communication skillsDemonstrates a positive attitude, capacity for team environment, and exhibits a genuine interest in drug discovery in support of advancing human healthPreferred Abilities and/or Skills:Experience in financial account receivables, collections, managing client accountsExperience with quality system management, archival and document controlExperience with event planning and executive assistant functionsExperience in laboratory settingExperience with shipping procedures and regulationsEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides general administrative support to lab operations team and management team.Supports on site business functions for lab operations including but not limited to receiving, supplier/vendor tasks, centralized ordering for both buildings, creating and maintaining kitchen and office inventory, and supporting on-site visitorsOrganizes, files and ensures archival of business critical documentation, including but not limited to employee training files, equipment files, study documentation and business contractsUtilizes company golf cart to transport business critical items around Eurofins Discovery campusEnsures confidentiality regarding employees, clients, or vendors except as authorized by corporate officials or as approved in writing by the Accounting Manager, or designate.Operates a personal computer in an efficient and accurate manner with the company provided software programs that includes AX, Great Plains Accounting, Coupa, Word, Excel, and others as required. Uses an array of business software applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint and Excel)Greets visitors and provides visitor badges; follows proper sign in/out proceduresReceives sorts and forwards incoming mail and assists with photocopying, faxing, filing and collating. Responsible for postage meter/scale and postmarking outgoing mailSchedules and organizes complex activities for employees and/or visitors such as meetings, travel, conferences, hotels, airport transportation, lunches, dinners, meeting invites and collecting RSVPs. Secures appropriate Visas and passports for travel of executivesTypes and designs general correspondence for site events, memos, charts, graphs, business plans, etc.; and proofreads for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes; responsible for accuracy and clarityEnsures office, conference rooms, kitchen and common areas are functional and meets standards for organization, appearance, and hygiene at both buildingsMaintains inventory for kitchen and office supplies placing necessary orders to replenish, stock and keep clean and organizedMaintains office machines such as phones, television monitors, fax, copier, and scanner. Organizes service when needed; ensures paper and toners are available for general useResponsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the management team including managing their calendars and establishing online teleconferencesSupports travel booking and submits expense report into Concur for Admin expenses and Sr. Management expense reporting and reimbursementApplies and demonstrates proficiency in ERP and LIMS programs, to include purchasing, inventory management and compound management applicationsAccountable for ensuring unit procurement processes are completed from requisition through receiving and general ledger account assignments... Receives and audits purchase requisitions within purchasing software.Prepares purchase orders, standing orders, and service contracts for office and laboratory needsAccountable for financial responsibility in supply chain management. Sources products through most cost-effective vendors when possible, and serves as liaison between lab personnel and vendor for ordering issues such as pricing, backorders, or defective materialsCompletes new vendor request forms and coordinates new vendor requests with NSC and maintains the approved supplier listAssist in supporting internal and external communication regarding handling and shipping of samplesAssist in supporting preparation, packaging, and shipping of outgoing samples, supplies and products. Support shipping vendors and import/export requirements through provision of required documentation and communication in accordance with IATA and DOT regulations.Provides cross-functional support to other departments as requiredAdheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirementsPerforms work in an office and laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of roleDemonstrates proficiency with, care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assetsWorks effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectivesCompletes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirementsConducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as requiredAdheres to department SOP's and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reportingSupports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins' competencies, as defined in the job planProvides training to colleagues and external end users, when requiredAdjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelinesRoutinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients and performs other duties, as assignedDemonstrates and promotes the company visionRegular attendance and punctualityApplies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriatePerforms other duties as assignedAdditional InformationExcellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY US employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this timeEurofins Viracor BioPharma Services are committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.#LI-EB1

Operations Support Specialist

Eurofins Panlabs, Inc, Saint Charles

Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Operations Support Specialist will support the Eurofins Discovery Services Team in contract research services to advance new pharmaceutical candidate testing. This position supports general office maintenance, receptionist functions, laboratory functions, and manages site visitors. Supports executive management team and interacts with internal and external customers globally at all levels of the organization. Self-management, handling of confidential information and independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diverse workload with minimal oversight. Supports site procurement, receiving and supply chainQualificationsBasic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): The requirements below represent the education, experience knowledge, skill or ability required to perform the job successfully.Education/Experience (BMQ):High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant experienceB.A. or B.S with 2 years of relevant experienceExperience in procurement and cost controlExperience in vendor management, supply pricing, and price negotiationsExperience in customer invoicing, and customer serviceExperience with ERP applications (AX, Oracle, SAP)Experience with receiving dutiesExperience in executive and administrative supportMay consider an equivalent of education and experienceAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipLaboratory experienceAbilities and/or Skills (BMQ):Good organization and documentation skillsGood communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency with business applications and softwareDemonstrated ability to adopt new skills independentlyUnderstands the requirement and maintains confidential information.Requires an attention to detail, strong work ethic and sense of urgencyProficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to read, write, and interpret documentsAbility to perform mathematical calculations, statistical analyses, and data interpretationAbility to multitask with organization and manage time effectivelyAbility to identify and solve practical problems; troubleshooting skillsAbility to work in a laboratory setting, according to the physical requirements of a laboratory roleAbove average oral and written communication skillsDemonstrates a positive attitude, capacity for team environment, and exhibits a genuine interest in drug discovery in support of advancing human healthPreferred Abilities and/or Skills:Experience in financial account receivables, collections, managing client accountsExperience with quality system management, archival and document controlExperience with event planning and executive assistant functionsExperience in laboratory settingExperience with shipping procedures and regulationsEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides general administrative support to lab operations team and management team.Supports on site business functions for lab operations including but not limited to receiving, supplier/vendor tasks, centralized ordering for both buildings, creating and maintaining kitchen and office inventory, and supporting on-site visitorsOrganizes, files and ensures archival of business critical documentation, including but not limited to employee training files, equipment files, study documentation and business contractsUtilizes company golf cart to transport business critical items around Eurofins Discovery campusEnsures confidentiality regarding employees, clients, or vendors except as authorized by corporate officials or as approved in writing by the Accounting Manager, or designate.Operates a personal computer in an efficient and accurate manner with the company provided software programs that includes AX, Great Plains Accounting, Coupa, Word, Excel, and others as required. Uses an array of business software applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint and Excel)Greets visitors and provides visitor badges; follows proper sign in/out proceduresReceives sorts and forwards incoming mail and assists with photocopying, faxing, filing and collating. Responsible for postage meter/scale and postmarking outgoing mailSchedules and organizes complex activities for employees and/or visitors such as meetings, travel, conferences, hotels, airport transportation, lunches, dinners, meeting invites and collecting RSVPs. Secures appropriate Visas and passports for travel of executivesTypes and designs general correspondence for site events, memos, charts, graphs, business plans, etc.; and proofreads for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes; responsible for accuracy and clarityEnsures office, conference rooms, kitchen and common areas are functional and meets standards for organization, appearance, and hygiene at both buildingsMaintains inventory for kitchen and office supplies placing necessary orders to replenish, stock and keep clean and organizedMaintains office machines such as phones, television monitors, fax, copier, and scanner. Organizes service when needed; ensures paper and toners are available for general useResponsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the management team including managing their calendars and establishing online teleconferencesSupports travel booking and submits expense report into Concur for Admin expenses and Sr. Management expense reporting and reimbursementApplies and demonstrates proficiency in ERP and LIMS programs, to include purchasing, inventory management and compound management applicationsAccountable for ensuring unit procurement processes are completed from requisition through receiving and general ledger account assignments... Receives and audits purchase requisitions within purchasing software.Prepares purchase orders, standing orders, and service contracts for office and laboratory needsAccountable for financial responsibility in supply chain management. Sources products through most cost-effective vendors when possible, and serves as liaison between lab personnel and vendor for ordering issues such as pricing, backorders, or defective materialsCompletes new vendor request forms and coordinates new vendor requests with NSC and maintains the approved supplier listAssist in supporting internal and external communication regarding handling and shipping of samplesAssist in supporting preparation, packaging, and shipping of outgoing samples, supplies and products. Support shipping vendors and import/export requirements through provision of required documentation and communication in accordance with IATA and DOT regulations.Provides cross-functional support to other departments as requiredAdheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirementsPerforms work in an office and laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of roleDemonstrates proficiency with, care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assetsWorks effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectivesCompletes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirementsConducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as requiredAdheres to department SOP's and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reportingSupports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins' competencies, as defined in the job planProvides training to colleagues and external end users, when requiredAdjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelinesRoutinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients and performs other duties, as assignedDemonstrates and promotes the company visionRegular attendance and punctualityApplies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriatePerforms other duties as assignedAdditional InformationExcellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY US employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this timeEurofins Viracor BioPharma Services are committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.#LI-EB1

Senior Procurement Specialist

MSI Express, Saint Charles

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.ROLE PURPOSE / POSITION SUMMARYThe Senior Procurement Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and packaging for our customer's operational needs. This role requires a strong understanding of procurement best practices, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Deliverables range across key vendor management, short and long-term material cost savings initiatives, and materials management. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES Accountable for strategy and plan to drive the optimization of controllable spend.Provide direction/oversight for spend analytics.Oversee and participate in the development and execution of category strategy and ensuring the use of the strategic sourcing process for the procurement of materials, components, and services.Execute & provide strategic input to all defined strategic sourcing processes for commodity and drive utilization of tools and techniques that align to standardized processes Guide, assist development and execution of negotiation strategy for important or major procurement & supply chain contracts.Monitor & ensure compliance through development and implementation of systems which measure, track, and analyze supplier and material effectiveness, price, and reliability.Focus on development of strategic suppliers / "partners", and ensuring team is managing supplier relationships to drive ongoing cost reduction.Ensure an effective contract management structure / framework is in place throughout the contract lifecycle.Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers, leveraging volume and market insights to achieve cost savings.Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including production, quality assurance, and logistics teams, to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies and priorities.Monitor market trends and supplier performance, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to optimize procurement processes.Participate in the research, development, and design of long-range strategic objectives.Provide daily, weekly and or monthly reports to internal and external shareholders, as well as participate in the monthly metrics review.Identify, manage, and support loss reduction initiatives. Accountable for departmental project deliverables. Secure and allocate appropriate resources and manage projects to meet goals and achieve financial objectives. Interact positively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.Leverage internal/external experts in network to accomplish goals.Responsible for delivery of short-term and-long term results to develop and maintain the organization's credibility with our core customer base.Perform other duties as assigned. This position currently has zero (0) direct reports. QUALIFICATIONS / CAPABILITY PROFILEMinimum Education High school diploma - Essential Bachelor's degree in related field - Desirable Minimum Experience/Knowledge/ Skills/ AbilitiesProven experience in procurement, vendor management, and cost optimization within the food manufacturing or related industry. - Essential Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable conclusions. - Essential Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on sourcing raw materials and packaging ingredients in the food industry. - Essential Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective vendor interactions. - Essential Proficiency in using procurement and supply chain software and tools. - Essenstial Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving. - Essential Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. - Essential Proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence. - Essential Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)

Laboratory Operations Support Specialist

Eurofins Panlabs, Inc, Saint Charles

Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Operations Support Specialist will support the Eurofins Discovery Services Team in contract research services to advance new pharmaceutical candidate testing. This position supports general office maintenance, receptionist functions, laboratory functions, and manages site visitors. Supports executive management team and interacts with internal and external customers globally at all levels of the organization. Self-management, handling of confidential information and independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diverse workload with minimal oversight. Supports site procurement, receiving and supply chainQualificationsBasic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): The requirements below represent the education, experience knowledge, skill or ability required to perform the job successfully.Education/Experience (BMQ):High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant experienceB.A. or B.S with 2 years of relevant experienceExperience in procurement and cost controlExperience in vendor management, supply pricing, and price negotiationsExperience in customer invoicing, and customer serviceExperience with ERP applications (AX, Oracle, SAP)Experience with receiving dutiesExperience in executive and administrative supportMay consider an equivalent of education and experienceAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipLaboratory experienceAbilities and/or Skills (BMQ):Good organization and documentation skillsGood communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency with business applications and softwareDemonstrated ability to adopt new skills independentlyUnderstands the requirement and maintains confidential information.Requires an attention to detail, strong work ethic and sense of urgencyProficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to read, write, and interpret documentsAbility to perform mathematical calculations, statistical analyses, and data interpretationAbility to multitask with organization and manage time effectivelyAbility to identify and solve practical problems; troubleshooting skillsAbility to work in a laboratory setting, according to the physical requirements of a laboratory roleAbove average oral and written communication skillsDemonstrates a positive attitude, capacity for team environment, and exhibits a genuine interest in drug discovery in support of advancing human healthPreferred Abilities and/or Skills:Experience in financial account receivables, collections, managing client accountsExperience with quality system management, archival and document controlExperience with event planning and executive assistant functionsExperience in laboratory settingExperience with shipping procedures and regulationsEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides general administrative support to lab operations team and management team.Supports on site business functions for lab operations including but not limited to receiving, supplier/vendor tasks, centralized ordering for both buildings, creating and maintaining kitchen and office inventory, and supporting on-site visitorsOrganizes, files and ensures archival of business critical documentation, including but not limited to employee training files, equipment files, study documentation and business contractsUtilizes company golf cart to transport business critical items around Eurofins Discovery campusEnsures confidentiality regarding employees, clients, or vendors except as authorized by corporate officials or as approved in writing by the Accounting Manager, or designate.Operates a personal computer in an efficient and accurate manner with the company provided software programs that includes AX, Great Plains Accounting, Coupa, Word, Excel, and others as required. Uses an array of business software applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint and Excel)Greets visitors and provides visitor badges; follows proper sign in/out proceduresReceives sorts and forwards incoming mail and assists with photocopying, faxing, filing and collating. Responsible for postage meter/scale and postmarking outgoing mailSchedules and organizes complex activities for employees and/or visitors such as meetings, travel, conferences, hotels, airport transportation, lunches, dinners, meeting invites and collecting RSVPs. Secures appropriate Visas and passports for travel of executivesTypes and designs general correspondence for site events, memos, charts, graphs, business plans, etc.; and proofreads for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes; responsible for accuracy and clarityEnsures office, conference rooms, kitchen and common areas are functional and meets standards for organization, appearance, and hygiene at both buildingsMaintains inventory for kitchen and office supplies placing necessary orders to replenish, stock and keep clean and organizedMaintains office machines such as phones, television monitors, fax, copier, and scanner. Organizes service when needed; ensures paper and toners are available for general useResponsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the management team including managing their calendars and establishing online teleconferencesSupports travel booking and submits expense report into Concur for Admin expenses and Sr. Management expense reporting and reimbursementApplies and demonstrates proficiency in ERP and LIMS programs, to include purchasing, inventory management and compound management applicationsAccountable for ensuring unit procurement processes are completed from requisition through receiving and general ledger account assignments... Receives and audits purchase requisitions within purchasing software.Prepares purchase orders, standing orders, and service contracts for office and laboratory needsAccountable for financial responsibility in supply chain management. Sources products through most cost-effective vendors when possible, and serves as liaison between lab personnel and vendor for ordering issues such as pricing, backorders, or defective materialsCompletes new vendor request forms and coordinates new vendor requests with NSC and maintains the approved supplier listAssist in supporting internal and external communication regarding handling and shipping of samplesAssist in supporting preparation, packaging, and shipping of outgoing samples, supplies and products. Support shipping vendors and import/export requirements through provision of required documentation and communication in accordance with IATA and DOT regulations.Provides cross-functional support to other departments as requiredAdheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirementsPerforms work in an office and laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of roleDemonstrates proficiency with, care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assetsWorks effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectivesCompletes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirementsConducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as requiredAdheres to department SOP's and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reportingSupports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins' competencies, as defined in the job planProvides training to colleagues and external end users, when requiredAdjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelinesRoutinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients and performs other duties, as assignedDemonstrates and promotes the company visionRegular attendance and punctualityApplies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriatePerforms other duties as assignedAdditional InformationExcellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY US employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this timeEurofins Viracor BioPharma Services are committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.#LI-EB1

Laboratory Operations Specialist

Eurofins Panlabs, Inc, Saint Charles

Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Operations Support Specialist will support the Eurofins Discovery Services Team in contract research services to advance new pharmaceutical candidate testing. This position supports general office maintenance, receptionist functions, laboratory functions, and manages site visitors. Supports executive management team and interacts with internal and external customers globally at all levels of the organization. Self-management, handling of confidential information and independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diverse workload with minimal oversight. Supports site procurement, receiving and supply chainQualificationsBasic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): The requirements below represent the education, experience knowledge, skill or ability required to perform the job successfully.Education/Experience (BMQ):High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant experienceB.A. or B.S with 2 years of relevant experienceExperience in procurement and cost controlExperience in vendor management, supply pricing, and price negotiationsExperience in customer invoicing, and customer serviceExperience with ERP applications (AX, Oracle, SAP)Experience with receiving dutiesExperience in executive and administrative supportMay consider an equivalent of education and experienceAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipLaboratory experienceAbilities and/or Skills (BMQ):Good organization and documentation skillsGood communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency with business applications and softwareDemonstrated ability to adopt new skills independentlyUnderstands the requirement and maintains confidential information.Requires an attention to detail, strong work ethic and sense of urgencyProficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to read, write, and interpret documentsAbility to perform mathematical calculations, statistical analyses, and data interpretationAbility to multitask with organization and manage time effectivelyAbility to identify and solve practical problems; troubleshooting skillsAbility to work in a laboratory setting, according to the physical requirements of a laboratory roleAbove average oral and written communication skillsDemonstrates a positive attitude, capacity for team environment, and exhibits a genuine interest in drug discovery in support of advancing human healthPreferred Abilities and/or Skills:Experience in financial account receivables, collections, managing client accountsExperience with quality system management, archival and document controlExperience with event planning and executive assistant functionsExperience in laboratory settingExperience with shipping procedures and regulationsEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides general administrative support to lab operations team and management team.Supports on site business functions for lab operations including but not limited to receiving, supplier/vendor tasks, centralized ordering for both buildings, creating and maintaining kitchen and office inventory, and supporting on-site visitorsOrganizes, files and ensures archival of business critical documentation, including but not limited to employee training files, equipment files, study documentation and business contractsUtilizes company golf cart to transport business critical items around Eurofins Discovery campusEnsures confidentiality regarding employees, clients, or vendors except as authorized by corporate officials or as approved in writing by the Accounting Manager, or designate.Operates a personal computer in an efficient and accurate manner with the company provided software programs that includes AX, Great Plains Accounting, Coupa, Word, Excel, and others as required. Uses an array of business software applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint and Excel)Greets visitors and provides visitor badges; follows proper sign in/out proceduresReceives sorts and forwards incoming mail and assists with photocopying, faxing, filing and collating. Responsible for postage meter/scale and postmarking outgoing mailSchedules and organizes complex activities for employees and/or visitors such as meetings, travel, conferences, hotels, airport transportation, lunches, dinners, meeting invites and collecting RSVPs. Secures appropriate Visas and passports for travel of executivesTypes and designs general correspondence for site events, memos, charts, graphs, business plans, etc.; and proofreads for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes; responsible for accuracy and clarityEnsures office, conference rooms, kitchen and common areas are functional and meets standards for organization, appearance, and hygiene at both buildingsMaintains inventory for kitchen and office supplies placing necessary orders to replenish, stock and keep clean and organizedMaintains office machines such as phones, television monitors, fax, copier, and scanner. Organizes service when needed; ensures paper and toners are available for general useResponsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the management team including managing their calendars and establishing online teleconferencesSupports travel booking and submits expense report into Concur for Admin expenses and Sr. Management expense reporting and reimbursementApplies and demonstrates proficiency in ERP and LIMS programs, to include purchasing, inventory management and compound management applicationsAccountable for ensuring unit procurement processes are completed from requisition through receiving and general ledger account assignments... Receives and audits purchase requisitions within purchasing software.Prepares purchase orders, standing orders, and service contracts for office and laboratory needsAccountable for financial responsibility in supply chain management. Sources products through most cost-effective vendors when possible, and serves as liaison between lab personnel and vendor for ordering issues such as pricing, backorders, or defective materialsCompletes new vendor request forms and coordinates new vendor requests with NSC and maintains the approved supplier listAssist in supporting internal and external communication regarding handling and shipping of samplesAssist in supporting preparation, packaging, and shipping of outgoing samples, supplies and products. Support shipping vendors and import/export requirements through provision of required documentation and communication in accordance with IATA and DOT regulations.Provides cross-functional support to other departments as requiredAdheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirementsPerforms work in an office and laboratory setting, meeting the physical job requirements of roleDemonstrates proficiency with, care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assetsWorks effectively in a team environment, under minimum direction, to achieve business production, project timelines, and quality objectivesCompletes required training and supports 100% of Employee Health and Safety requirementsConducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems, as requiredAdheres to department SOP's and documentation requirements, maintains accurate data management and reportingSupports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins' competencies, as defined in the job planProvides training to colleagues and external end users, when requiredAdjusts work hours and provides cross-functional support to other departments, as required, and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelinesRoutinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients and performs other duties, as assignedDemonstrates and promotes the company visionRegular attendance and punctualityApplies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriatePerforms other duties as assignedAdditional InformationExcellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY US employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this timeEurofins Viracor BioPharma Services are committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.#LI-EB1