Project Coordinator

Description: As a Project Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of laboratory projects and administrative tasks, from initial intake through final deliverables.This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of our lab, supporting our team of expert scientists and providing vital assistance to our clients.Assist in the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of project timelines and deliverables.Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., scientists, fire investigators, hygienists, analysts, technicians) to ensure the timely and accurate progression of projects.Manage project documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of activities, analyses, and findings.Serve as a point of contact for clients and stakeholders, providing project status updates and addressing inquiries in a professional and timely manner.Assist in the procurement of necessary supplies and resources for ongoing projects.Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and clients.Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and assist in developing solutions to keep projects on track.Assist in preparing reports and presentations for both internal review and client delivery.Maintain organized digital and physical records for projects.Assist with other administrative and coordination tasks as needed to support laboratory operations.Supports the organization's quality program.Along with laboratory manager, establish and maintain protocols for visitors to laboratory.Agree to and sign an ethics and confidentiality policy.Performs other duties as assigned by laboratory manager. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED.College degree or education in administration or business management preferred.One year of experience in an office environment.Excellent oral and written communication skills.PC literate, especially Microsoft Office products.Strong organizational skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to work in a team environment.Honest, careful, and motivated to learn and grow.Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Created: 2026-04-02