Project Manager - Chemical Management

Recruiter
Eurofins BLC
Location
Northampton
Salary
Competitive
Posted
01 Feb 2023
Closes
04 Feb 2023
Job Title
Project Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Company Description

Eurofins BLC is a small but growing business specialising in testing and consulting and operates within the Eurofins Softlines and Leather division. Established for over 100 years specialising in leather, consumer and chemicals we have the technical pedigree and experience to provide targeted, testing and consulting solutions up and down the supply chain.

Eurofins BLC is part of the Eurofins Scientific group which 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. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR ??? 6.7 billion, and has been among the best–performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Employs over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operates more than 900 laboratories

Job Description

About Chem–MAP Project:

The Eurofins BLC Sustainable Chemistry team works with chemical companies, manufacturers and brands and retailers across the leather, textile, synthetic and coatings industries to prevent harmful chemicals from entering the supply chain, protecting workers, consumers and the environment.

The Role:

To manage the Chem–MAP project and assume responsibility for the timely completion of all activities relating to client contracts. This includes, but not limited to, assessment of risk in chemical formulations, materials and consumer products, overseeing COSHH assessments and MRSL testing through the laboratory, organising audits, liaising with auditors and overall management of the project timelines.

Main duties:

Planning and overseeing client contracts
Managing technical elements of the Chem–MAP programme
Creation and maintenance of controlled documents
Liaising with the testing department
Organising audits, liaising with auditors and peer–reviewing audit reports
Organising and managing correlation testing between Eurofins laboratories
Developing new products and services within the Sustainable Chemistry family (for example, tools, audits, training).
Forecasting of project revenue
A key point of contact for ZDHC and wider chemical management services for Eurofins.
Special consulting projects relating to chemistry on a case–by–case basis.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

Proven successful track record in project management
Degree educated in chemistry, biochemistry or relevant subject area and proven experience in leather or textile supply chains and/or chemical industry (desirable)
Demonstrates good problem solving, time management and organisational skills
A driven, enthusiastic and confident individual with outstanding communication skills
Demonstrates a self–motivated, resilient and above all positive approach with a can–do attitude

Additional Information

Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Competitive Salary, Life Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection, Group Pension Scheme (match contribution of up to 5 %), Perkbox and Free Parking on site