Job Description

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Analytical Project Manager

Pay Rate: $60/hr. on W2 (WITHOUT BENEFITS)

DURATION - 1 YEAR - SHIFT - MON-FRI 8:30AM - 5PM - PREFER ONSITE BUT MAY BE OPEN TO HYBRID SCHEDULE TO THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Position Overview:

The Analytical Project Manager will lead the initiation of the end-to-end transfer of outsourced analytical and microbial testing services from an existing contract testing lab to a new vendor. This detail-oriented, critical role ensures continuity of analytical and technical services, compliance with regulatory standards, and seamless integration of the new vendor into our quality systems and processes.

II. Specific Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Management:

o Lead transfer project to manage all aspects of the outside laboratory vendor transition.

o Develop and execute detailed project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.

o Coordinate the full transition with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Vendor Management:

o Serve as the main point of contact between both the outgoing and incoming contract analytical organizations.

o Oversee knowledge and method transfer to ensure testing continuity and data integrity.

o Work directly with customers to ensure required approvals are managed through approved change management procedures and progressed with urgency.

• Analytical & Quality Oversight:

o Manage transfer of validated analytical methods.

o Coordinate samples being sent in parallel to both vendors during the qualification period.

o Ensure all analytical documentation is reviewed and transferred in compliance with regulatory and customer standards.

o Review and approve protocols/reports, material specifications and initiate required change controls related to the transfer.

• Regulatory Compliance:

o Ensure that all activities comply with regulatory requirements.

o Support audit readiness at the new vendor site through follow up of open corrective action plans initiated from corporate qualification inspections.

• Reporting & Communication:

o Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and milestones.

o Maintain clear documentation and project history in alignment with quality management systems.

III. Essential Skills and Experience:

Education or Equivalent:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field (Master’s a plus).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in related quality and analytical sciences environment.

• Formal project management experience is a must.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• Proven experience with method qualification, transfer, contract lab oversight, and GxP regulations.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus.

IV. Dimensions of Position:

This is a project driven, contract role that will oversee the full vendor transfer process from initiation to completion.

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