Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
4 days ago
Laboratory, Operations & Outsourcing Specialist - Group Leader Preferred

Company Description

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.

Job DescriptionProvide a single point of contact for US Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) Department’s operational supportIndependently 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 issuesContributing to and identifying tools to enhance group communication and efficiencyMonitoring training assignment and compliancePotential to serve as a group leader (GL) as wellDuty examples include:Shipping and receiving of samplesSetting up POs, purchasing and invoicing, tracking spend and assisting with budgetCoordinating studies with other global sites and CROsEnsuring data are received back in a timely manner, reviewed by internal SMEs and input into the appropriate digital platformsArranging travel and setting up events along with managing calendars and setting up meetingsWriting memos and non-scientific communication documents

QualificationsBachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience with operations support in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or CRO industriesSuccessful leadership experience preferred (for GL opportunity)Strong organizational and communication skills and be detail orientedDemonstrated experience managing projects and in a global matrix/team environmentCritical thinker to identify business problems/ risks/ issues, and facilitate issue resolution and risk mitigationAbility to navigate and prioritize multiple projects and processes while building and maintaining strong cross-functional relationshipsAbility to work independently to make decisions where appropriate, using sound judgement to resolve issues, while understanding when to seek approvalCollaborative spirit to ensure knowledge sharingAbility to quickly to grasp systems, processes, and stakeholder needs to identify and implement improvements as neededSensitivity toward challenging timelinesComfort operating in an environment where the organizational structure and scientific strategy is constantly evolving and where clarity sometimes does not existProficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel & Word

Additional Information

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 optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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