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Laboratory Project Coordinator (18-month contract)

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Labcorp

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Geneva

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 1-3 years in project coordination, fluency in English and French, lab experience, and strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • You will oversee daily project operations, create plans, report status, track issues, manage risks, and maintain communication across teams to ensure successful project execution.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field, preferred Master Degree or PhD
  • One to Three (1-3) years of project management experience with one or more (1+) years of experience in project coordination in regulated environment: laboratory, research, or technical; experience in systems/process development or systems/process implementation is an advantage
  • Fluency in English and intermediate level in French
  • Exposure to laboratory instruments or processes, their functionality, and lifecycle
  • Exposure to regulatory standards and quality systems applicable to clinical laboratories (e.g. CAP, IVDR, ISO 19025)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for preparing reports and presenting updates
  • Ability to facilitate productive meetings with management and teams
  • Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams (lab staff, management, project stakeholders)
  • Strong attention to detail for managing multiple tasks and priorities
  • Experience in working with large datasets and creating analytical reports
  • Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines under pressure
  • Flexibility to adapt to dynamic project demands
  • Demonstrated a high degree of initiative and ability to work collaboratively
  • Proven track record of successful project monitoring

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight and drive the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of projects assigned
  • Create and maintain detailed project plans
  • Report project status to team, management, and stakeholders through regular status reports, management reports and communications meetings
  • Track project issues and ensure appropriate resolution working closely with the project, peers, and laboratory management team.
  • Hold formal project reviews with management to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction
  • Capture and maintain record of resources needed, monitor execution, ensure risks registration and building mitigation to ensure efficient and successful project completion
  • Assist the laboratory management team in the following aspects of project planning and monitoring
  • Project scope, change control processes, planning and resources allocation
  • Project monitoring and status updates
  • Project risks tracking and escalation as appropriate
  • Effectively work with a diverse group of team members from the CLS and IT
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management
  • Confront issues openly and effectively
  • Monitor, track, manage and ensure resolution of customer complaints, issues and concerns
  • Effective and timely adherence to management communications, meetings and procedures
  • Perform such duties as Lab PMO management may direct
  • Thrive personally and professionally at Labcorp

FAQs

What is the nature of the job position?

The position is for a Laboratory Project Coordinator on an 18-month contract, focused on providing oversight of lab-related processes and coordinating project activities in a fully onsite role.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Project Coordinator?

Key responsibilities include day-to-day operational oversight of projects, creating and maintaining project plans, reporting project status to stakeholders, tracking issues, assisting laboratory management with project planning, and ensuring effective communication across teams.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field is required, with a preferred Master's degree or PhD, along with 1-3 years of project management experience, ideally in a regulated environment such as a laboratory.

Is bilingualism a requirement for this role?

Yes, fluency in English and an intermediate level of proficiency in French are required for this position.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?

Preferred experience includes project coordination in a regulated environment, exposure to laboratory instruments and processes, knowledge of regulatory standards applicable to clinical laboratories, and experience in systems/process development or implementation.

What skills are emphasized for successful candidates?

Successful candidates should possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize under pressure, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

What is the work environment like at Labcorp?

Labcorp promotes a learning-based culture that supports personal and professional growth, encourages collaboration, and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in advancing healthcare.

Does Labcorp offer any benefits?

Yes, Labcorp provides great benefits, global experience, and the chance to work independently within a team-oriented environment.

Are there any equal opportunity employment policies in place?

Yes, Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce while not tolerating harassment or discrimination of any kind.

How can individuals with disabilities seek assistance with the application process?

Individuals with disabilities who need assistance using online tools to search and apply for jobs, or require accommodation, can visit Labcorp's accessibility site or contact them directly for support.

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Clear and confident health care decisions begin with questions. At Labcorp, we’re constantly in pursuit of answers. With unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we accelerate innovation and provide insight to improve health and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, provider, researcher or in the pharmaceutical industry, we’re here for you. More than 70,000 employees strong, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion in FY 2020.