Job Description

Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Contracts Coordinator to join our team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Contracts Coordinator position is an entry-level position responsible for defining scope and writing contracts for medium- to large-sized projects within assigned service lines. The Contracts Coordinator assists with process creation and implementation for business activities as assigned.

• Responsible for assisting business development staff, operations staff, and sales managers by outlining scope of projects for assigned service lines which includes, but is not limited to, describing scope of work in a cost proposal format with associated pricing.
• Responsible for preparation of contracts outlining client’s projects, across many Biopharmaceutical service lines, within timeframe designated.
• Responsible for creation of change orders as requested by operations and Project Managers.
• Serves as back-up for contract preparation for all service lines.
• Assists with cost analysis at completion of projects to determine future pricing guidelines.
• Follows CRM/Sales processes as defined by business development practices.
• Ensures adherence to the approved sales processes and workflows and collaboratively assists with continuous improvement.
• Promotes Eurofins during all interactions with customers, both internal and external.
• Assists with project builds in eLIMS per the approved contract.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong interpersonal skills. Desire and capability to be cross-trained and develop competence in regulatory strategy, client interactions, business objectives, quotes, and contracts. Knowledge of basic office equipment (computers, printers, faxes, copiers, etc.). Solid organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills. Project management or facilitation skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Working knowledge of basic laboratory statistics is preferred.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems, present solutions, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel is required. Knowledge of PowerPoint is highly desirable.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, and operational functions of the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or technical field and minimum of 1 year of relevant experience (laboratory, business development or sales). May substitute equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full time, Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, plus additonal hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

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 USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.