Lab Coordinator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Lab Coordinator to manage laboratory studies from initiation to completion. You will liaise with clients and internal teams, ensure study timelines and documentation are accurate, and support invoicing and change control as needed.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong organization and communication skills. Columbia, MO area candidates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory, scientific operations, sample management, client services, project coordination, or related environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory studies and testing activities from initiation through completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and client expectations are met.
• Review quotations, purchase orders, protocols, methods, specifications, and client instructions to establish study requirements and ensure accurate execution.
• Create and maintain study records, schedules, and project documentation within LIMS, CRM, and other designated systems.
• Verify samples, materials, methods, specifications, and laboratory resources are available and prepared prior to study initiation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by providing routine updates, facilitating communication, and ensuring timely resolution of questions and concerns.
• Coordinate activities between laboratory operations, quality assurance, sample management, stability, business development, finance, and other supporting teams.
• Monitor study progress, turnaround times, milestones, and deliverables while identifying and communicating potential delays or risks.
• Assist with scope tracking, change requests, and purchase order management to ensure work is aligned with client expectations and approved agreements.
• Support invoicing activities and help resolve billing discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot routine operational issues and elevate concerns appropriately to ensure efficient study execution.
• Provide cross-functional support and coverage for team members as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

LIMS

eLIMS

ETQ

CRM systems

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in laboratory testing and scientific services, helping make life safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food we eat and water we drink to the medicines we rely on, Eurofins partners with organizations worldwide to ensure product safety, quality, authenticity, and regulatory compliance.

With expertise spanning food, environmental, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, genomics, clinical diagnostics, and advanced scientific testing, Eurofins supports innovation and delivers trusted results across a wide range of industries.

Job Description

Join a collaborative scientific team where you will play a critical role in coordinating laboratory studies and testing activities from initiation through completion. The Lab Coordinator serves as a key liaison between clients, laboratory personnel, and support teams, ensuring projects stay on schedule, documentation remains accurate, and client expectations are met. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, fostering cross‑functional collaboration, and supporting the successful execution of laboratory operations in a fast‑paced environment.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate laboratory studies and testing activities from initiation through completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and client expectations are met.
• Review quotations, purchase orders, protocols, methods, specifications, and client instructions to establish study requirements and ensure accurate execution.
• Create and maintain study records, schedules, and project documentation within LIMS, CRM, and other designated systems.
• Verify samples, materials, methods, specifications, and laboratory resources are available and prepared prior to study initiation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by providing routine updates, facilitating communication, and ensuring timely resolution of questions and concerns.
• Coordinate activities between laboratory operations, quality assurance, sample management, stability, business development, finance, and other supporting teams.
• Monitor study progress, turnaround times, milestones, and deliverables while identifying and communicating potential delays or risks.
• Assist with scope tracking, change requests, and purchase order management to ensure work is aligned with client expectations and approved agreements.
• Support invoicing activities and help resolve billing discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit‑ready documentation in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot routine operational issues and elevate concerns appropriately to ensure efficient study execution.
• Provide cross‑functional support and coverage for team members as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory, scientific operations, sample management, client services, project coordination, or related environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, environmental, food, or contract testing laboratories.
• Experience coordinating laboratory workflows, testing schedules, studies, or client projects.
• Familiarity with LIMS, eLIMS, ETQ, CRM systems, or other laboratory data management platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Experience interacting directly with clients and cross‑functional scientific teams.

Additional Information

Position is Full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full‑time benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.