Sample Coordinator

Job Title: Sample Coordinator
Job Description
As a Sample Coordinator, you will perform a variety of sample and standard handling activities to support laboratory operations. You will adhere to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and respond to requests from laboratory staff with minimal supervision. Your role is crucial in maintaining proper sample handling procedures and ensuring compliance with laboratory and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities

• Receive, log, label, inventory, transport, and track samples and standards throughout the laboratory process.
• Support sample check-in, check-out, storage, and documentation activities.
• Assist with the return, transfer, and disposal of laboratory materials when required.
• Communicate sample and standard status updates to laboratory personnel.
• Provide guidance to laboratory staff regarding sample handling procedures and requirements.
• Complete deviation reports and investigations as needed and assist with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Review laboratory requests to ensure compliance with applicable SOPs and quality requirements.
• Participate in training related to SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and sample storage requirements.
• Respond to environmental monitoring alarms and participate in on-call support rotations when necessary.
• Perform all work accurately, safely, and within established timelines.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in sample preparation and management.
• Experience in inventory control and laboratory operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a laboratory, sample management, inventory control, or regulated environment.
• Familiarity with SOPs and quality documentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certificate, vocational training, or related education is preferred.
• Experience in data entry and chemistry is beneficial.
• Flexible with education and experience requirements.
• Sample management experience is advantageous.

Work Environment
This position supports laboratory operations and involves handling, storing, transporting, and tracking laboratory samples and materials. Candidates should be comfortable working in a regulated laboratory environment and following established quality and safety procedures. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to compliance and regulatory processes in the life sciences industry.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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