Project Coordinator - New Product Development

Company Description

LGC’s Diagnostics & Genomics Division develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalogue and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials in addition our Genomic side of the business has integrated portfolio of products, services and expert support for your entire genomic work flow including Nucleic acid sample preparation, Oligos, probes, primers, Sequencing cloning, protein expression, PCR instruments, reagents and consumables for the extended life sciences industry. We partner with IVD assay developers, and pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline - from concept and early-stage research, through expedited product development and onwards into routine clinical use. Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.

Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency, and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.

Job Description

The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing project management capability / coordination activity in support of New Product Development (NPD) projects. 

**** This role is located in Alexandria, MN. We do not offer relocation so please do live close enough to be able to commute.

• Possess knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, time management practices, and change management techniques.
• Coordinate project teams and facilitate communication and interaction among the functional representatives.
• Document, manage and drive progress against agreed-upon timelines, including development of project plans, Gantt charts and critical path analysis.
• Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate project reports.
• Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities.
• Work collaboratively with D&G department resources to ensure a fully joined-up approach to project deliveries.
• Demonstrated ability in project planning and delivery of objectives
• Capable of working independently in project planning, creation and reporting.
• Ability to interpret requirements and expectations and to make key linkages to ensure plans are joined up
• Identify and implement activities to ensure continuous improvement in project delivery across the wider NPD project portfolio, establishing best practice and advising other team members
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional team environment, working up, down, and across the organization in order to deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate quickly across complex project-plans and to make well-reasoned decisions.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required Bachelors degree preferred. 
• 2 -3 years experience in project management related to new product development in accordance with design control requirements of Quality ISO 13485 is preferred.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio.

Additional Information

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.