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Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

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;

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

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.