Standardization Coordinator

Company Description 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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in 59 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, performs more than 450 million tests per year; and has performed more than 30 million PCR tests since the pandemic has started. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. **Job Description**: The Standardization Coordinator (consumables, glassware, plasticware, and reagents) will lead an array of programs and initiatives that will standardize the use of consumables, glassware, plastic ware, and reagents. More specifically, the scope will cover: - Standardize consumables, reagents and equipment while supporting the deployment of Eurofins Proprietary Media, glass and plastic-ware and reagents. - Proactively reach out to 130+ labs within 14 countries throughout Europe. - Monitor the use of Eurofins Proprietary reagents and test kits and support increased use and identification of future needs and product improvement. - Streamline and bring in house reference standards production and proficiency testing (ring tests). - Liaise regularly with Eurofins Technologies and ESS (Eurofins Internal Glassware and plastic ware in the USA). - Work with OBP programme to drive standardization of consumables for each method and centralized purchasing. - Rationalize and negotiate centrally participation in proficiency testing schemes. This position is based in Brussels (Belgium). **Qualifications**: - Experience: 1 to 3 years in consulting or operational improvement with project management experience. - Education: Scientific or business degree from Top University. Excellent student track record. - Languages: Excellent English, oral and written, is a must. Other languages are highly appreciated. Technical knowledge IT: MS Office products, including advanced excel skills. Access DB a plus. - Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. oral and written communication, presentation skills) as this role will interface a lot with local resources and experts to understand and document processes. Proven change management and influencing skills. - Ability to define concepts, align them with key stakeholders in different countries and describe them clearly and concisely. - Strong problem-solver with "can-do" mentality, able to both pragmatically define solutions and capture and understand all relevant details when necessary. - Proven ability to independently set-up, manage and drive a clearly defined project. Additional Information What do we offer you: - Unlimited, full-time contract with flexible working hours. - Performance-enhancing and partnership-based corporate culture with flat hierarchy. - Dynamic & international working environment. - Continuous professional development with interesting international as well as national career opportunities. - Different trainings focused on technical experiences as well as soft skills. - Interesting client projects.