Job Description

** Contract Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following** :

• Draft and review multiple types of contract agreements;
• Manage contract data for timeliness, accuracy, and quality;
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date contract files;
• Negotiate and correspondence with subcontractors and clients;
• Monitor contract compliance;
• Assist with responding to client questionnaires as part of the vendor setup process and addressing legal related questions from clients;
• Negotiates with customers to draw up client contracts: Negotiating, extensions, terminations, and renegotiating contracts;
• Evaluates or monitors contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance with contractual obligations;
• Approves or rejects requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules in accordance with internal policy;

Qualifications

** The ideal candidate would possess** :

• Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communications;
• Motivated to improve processes, procedures, and the work environment;
• Professional appearance and manner;
• Exceptional attention-to-detail;
• Strong work ethic;
• Strong computer and extremely organized;
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude;
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, Powerpoint, and Internet research;
• Solid understanding and demonstration of client confidentiality;
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events;
• Critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems;

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

• Associate degree and at least two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Paralegal degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of FAR & DFARS rules and regulations;
• Experience in negotiation.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

We offer excellent full-time benefits including :

• Comprehensive medical coverage,
• Life and disability insurance,
• 401(k) with company match,
• Paid holidays and vacation,
• Dental and vision options.

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

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