Clinical Trials Lab Services Coordinator – Specimen Processing

Ohio State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital invites applications for a Lab Services Coordinator in the Clinical Trials Processing Lab. This role supports all activities of the CTPL as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing services to investigators across OSUWMC and beyond.

Key duties include preparing labels, constructing sample libraries, managing inventory, data entry, and ensuring compliance with FDA, IRB, and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Health-related Sciences or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Good working knowledge of laboratory principles, equipment and safety standards.
• Data collection and data entry experience required; MS Office proficiency.
• Effective communication skills with clinical staff and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Assists with CTPL activities including labeling tubes for specimen collection, processing, storage and shipping.
• Constructs sample libraries of blood, bone marrow, plasma, serum, urine, saliva and tissue.
• Maintains data management, inventory control and quality control of specimens.
• Uses laboratory methods and automated equipment; keeps maintenance records.
• Prepares supplies for specimen collection and manages sample distribution.
• Interacts with outside labs and hospital staff; handles inquiries.
• Performs data entry and participates in audits, QA and inspections.
• Ensures compliance with FDA, IRB regulations and SOPs; maintains trainings.

Skills

Data management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Inventory control

Laboratory safety

Education

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

Tools

Electronic database

Lab instrumentation

Job description

The Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital invites applications for a Lab Services Coordinator in the Clinical Trials Processing Lab. This role supports all activities of the CTPL as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing services to investigators across OSUWMC and beyond.

Key duties include preparing labels, constructing sample libraries, managing inventory, data entry, and ensuring compliance with FDA, IRB, and SOPs.