Clinical Trials Lab Services Coordinator — Specimen & Data

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Lab Services Coordinator to support the Clinical Trials Processing Lab (CTPL) as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will prepare labels, process, store and ship specimens, while maintaining compliance with FDA, IRB and SOPs.

Responsibilities include creating sample libraries, data entry, inventory control, and coordination with outside labs and clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or health-related fields.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Knowledge of lab principles, equipment and safety standards; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CTPL activities including preparing labels and labeling tubes for specimen collection, processing, storage and shipping.
• Construct sample libraries of blood, bone marrow, plasma, serum, urine, saliva and tissue.
• Assist with data management, inventory control and QC of specimens.
• Use prescribed lab methods and automate equipment; maintain maintenance records.
• Prepare supplies for specimen collection and handle time-sensitive samples for PK/PD and safety labs.
• Manage sample and kit inventory via electronic database; complete requisition forms and audit records.
• Communicate with outside labs and clinical staff; resolve testing/collection issues.
• Participate in data entry, QC, audits and FDA inspections; maintain SOP compliance.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Lab safety

Aseptic techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Health-related Sciences

Tools

Laboratory instruments and automated equipment

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Lab Services Coordinator to support the Clinical Trials Processing Lab (CTPL) as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will prepare labels, process, store and ship specimens, while maintaining compliance with FDA, IRB and SOPs.

Responsibilities include creating sample libraries, data entry, inventory control, and coordination with outside labs and clinical staff.