Scientific Project Coordinator

Job Title: Scientific Project Coordinator
Location: Kansas City, MO- ONSITE
Duration: 6 months with possible extensions and possible temp to hire
Pay: $24.00/HR.
Shift: MON-FRI 8AM – 4PM.

Position Overview:
•To Support Project Managers with management of projects or may manage small, simple projects which generally require a small amount of client interaction.
•Projects will reside within a single business line and reside within a single site, may cross to sister sites for distribution or testing activities.
•May have responsibilities for supporting the training and mentoring of other Project Coordinators within the team.
•To promote continuous improvement in all aspects of the job: Coordination with sales, operations, client services, and QA to ensure the highest level of client service.

Responsibilities :
• Gains insight into internal customer needs by observing and asking questions
• React to situations and offers realistic suggestions that benefit the customer (I/E)
• With guidance, establishes and maintains effective client relationships
• Building relationships with internal teams and clients to accomplish work
• Established strong relationships with internal teams and clients to accomplish work
• Suggests different points of view to PM management and team
• Supports the establishment and maintenance of effective (I/E) customer relationships
• Support of ERP system (i.e., contract entry, milestone uploads, client shipments, etc.)
• Supports Project Management staff in administrative tasks
• Supports project management staff by facilitating project logistics
• Coordinates scheduling, budgeting, change orders, development of presentations and internal teams to help ensure project completion
• Supports client interaction by taking and driving action items
• Performs follow-up with internal stakeholders with the use of influencing skills
• Assists with onsite client visits
• Collaborate with Project Managers to solve problems
• Actively participates, suggests solutions to problems

Required Education:
Science Degree and/or apprenticeship or equivalent work experience

Position Requirements:
• Working knowledge of Pharmaceutical and Biotech industries is desired.
• Working knowledge of Project Management is desired.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Detail oriented.
• Proficiency with MS Office Programs.
• Ability to lead a small project team.

Why Kelly?
Kelly® puts you in charge of your career, with access to cutting edge projects and technologies in industry leading organizations. Top companies throughout the world have trusted Kelly as a premier source of engineering & scientific talent and services since 1965. And Engineering & Scientific job seekers know Kelly® as a firm with an unmatched reputation for quality, integrity and professionalism. Whether you seek the variety and flexibility of working on short-term project engagements or prefer contract-to-hire or direct hire placement with our clients, apply with Kelly® to explore opportunities that suit your specific professional interests.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies 
  

• Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career
  

• Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center
  

• Weekly pay and service bonus plans
  

• Group-rate insurance options available immediately upon hire*

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