Analytical R&D Lab & Sample Coordinator

Catalent; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Benefits from day one (medical, dental

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent’s Winchester, KY site is seeking an AR&D Lab & Sample Coordinator to keep the Analytical Laboratory stocked and prepared for daily work. This role involves clerical tasks with some hands‑on activities to maintain laboratory upkeep and requires strong organizational, computer, and communication skills.

You will manage orders, scheduling maintenance, and coordinating samples within Analytical R&D, while ensuring safety and compliance on a 100% onsite schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to multitask with high efficiency.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain efficiency.
• Knowledge of lab safety processes and ability to work safely with chemicals.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• General computer literacy, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Specific vision requirements include reading documents and frequent screen use.
• Preferred: 1+ year of ordering experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely ordering, receiving, and stocking of all supplies.
• Work with vendors to obtain best pricing and manage weekly vendor‑managed inventory.
• Request purchase orders through JD Edwards System and track approval and conversion process.
• Expedite urgent orders and monitor backorders.
• Inspect and verify supplies upon arrival and deliver to the Analytical Laboratory.
• Resolve issues on accounting backorder log and obtain past‑due vendor invoices.
• Investigate and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet documentation for all chemicals and provide to the EHS Department.
• Maintain sample room and controlled substance storage organization.
• Coordinate samples within the lab and with outside testing facilities.
• Assist with daily 5S activities and continuous improvement projects.
• Correspond with suppliers and co‑workers for required documents and maintain ordering files.
• Take personal ownership of work and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Work with the supervisor to maintain and organize lab space as needed.
• Collaborate with project management and accounts team to communicate and send details of eligible rebilling items.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Multitask

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Team player

MS Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

JD Edwards System

Job description

Catalent’s Winchester, KY site is seeking an AR&D Lab & Sample Coordinator to keep the Analytical Laboratory stocked and prepared for daily work. This role involves clerical tasks with some hands‑on activities to maintain laboratory upkeep and requires strong organizational, computer, and communication skills.

You will manage orders, scheduling maintenance, and coordinating samples within Analytical R&D, while ensuring safety and compliance on a 100% onsite schedule.