Lab Coordinator

Job Description

W-2 Contract Role

Duration - 18 Months

Location - Santa Ana, CA 92705

Pay Range - $20 to $24.60/hour

Laboratory Coordinator

Summary

The Laboratory Coordinator primarily supports daily laboratory operations through laboratory glassware washing and preparation, inventory control, supply ordering, and sample handling. The Laboratory Coordinator supports Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology laboratory operations by monitoring workload, priorities, and staffing needs and providing support across all laboratory areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Wash, rinse, dry, inspect, and organize laboratory glassware and reusable supplies.
• Operate and clean laboratory dishwashers and autoclaves.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform routine inventory counts, maintain accurate records, and identify replenishment needs.
• Submit and track supply orders, receive deliveries, rotate stock, and monitor expiration dates.
• Receive, label, log, stage, store, distribute, transfer, and dispose of laboratory samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain sample identification, condition, documentation, and traceability.
• Prepare test supplies.
• Maintain clean and orderly work and storage areas.
• Complete cleaning logs, inventory records, sample records, equipment charts, and other required documentation.
• Enter routine information into laboratory approved systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and standard operating procedures in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while complying with applicable safety and quality requirements.
• 0-2 years of laboratory, inventory, materials-handling, or related experience is preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Job Reference: JN -082026-429608