Lab Coordinator

Alliance For MultiSpecialty Research; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance For MultiSpecialty Research is seeking a Lab Coordinator in Mobile, AL to support the clinical research team. The role emphasizes accurate lab sample processing, timely handling, and adherence to protocol requirements within a dynamic, clinical environment.

The position involves training new staff, coordinating with monitors, and maintaining lab documentation while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Weekend/overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technology degree required or preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Lab processing experience required.
• Ability to troubleshoot lab equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
• Familiarity with hazardous material handling and biosafety protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional, proactive self-starter with teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards (GCLP, ICH-GCP, FDA, OSHA).
• Perform quality control checks on sample processing and documentation.
• Troubleshoot processing delays, equipment malfunctions, and deviations.
• Support remote and on-site lab monitoring visits and audits.
• Develop and implement lab training for new staff.
• Collaborate with study teams to optimize workflows.
• Draw, process, store, and package lab specimens per protocol.
• Maintain logs for equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and supplies.
• Ensure calibration is maintained on all equipment.
• Assist with vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Lab processing

Troubleshooting equipment

Hazardous materials handling

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Ambulatory work ability

Organizational skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology degree

Job description

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Lab Coordinator

Clinical Support Full Time Mobile, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1334

The role of a Lab Coordinator assists all team members of the clinical research team. The Lab Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all lab activities are completed timely, accurately, and per study protocol. This position includes but not limited to processing lab samples, shipping lab samples per protocol specification and timeline.

To consistently embody AMR Clinical’s Core Values:

• United We Achieve
• Celebrate Diverse Perspectives
• Do the Right Thing
• Adapt and Persevere

The Lab Coordinator reports to the Site Manager/Lab Manager.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure Compliance with Regulatory & Safety Standards - Adhere to Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP), ICH-GCP, FDA, IATA, and OSHA regulations when handling and processing specimens.
• Perform Quality Control Checks - Regularly inspect sample processing, storage conditions, and lab documentation to ensure compliance and prevent deviations.
• Troubleshoot Lab Processing Issues - Identify and resolve sample processing delays, equipment malfunctions, and protocol deviations to prevent disruptions.
• Support Sponsor & Monitor Requests - Assist with remote and on-site lab monitoring visits, including document retrieval, sample reconciliation, and audit preparation.
• Develop & Implement Lab Training Programs - Train new team members on lab protocols, safety measures, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Study Teams to Optimize Workflows - Work with monitors, clinical staff, CRCs, and regulatory teams to improve lab processes and efficiency.
• Draw labs and collect specimen per the study protocol
• Process and store lab specimens per study protocol
• Package lab specimens according to study protocol.
• Answer queries in a timely manner
• Inventory lab supplies
• Unpack and put away supplies and study materials received from study sponsors.
• Maintain logs for refrigerator and freezers
• Maintain logs for required equipment
• Ensure calibration is maintained on all equipment
• Complete forms and study documents with accuracy
• Clean and sanitize lab area daily
• Remove subject identifying documents when assisting with remote monitoring activities.
• Assist clinical team with all study activities as needed. Such as vitals, EKG's, phlebotomy, etc.
• Maintain a safe work environment, meeting IATA and OSHA standards.
• Serve as a resource in lab for all team members to ensure protocols are followed.
• Position may require occasional weekend and/or overtime hours.
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Medical Laboratory Technology degree preferred
• Phlebotomy experience required
• Lab processing experience required
• College graduate preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot lab equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
• Familiarity with hazardous material handling and biosafety protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to function independently with little oversight
• Professional, highly motivated self-starter, and exercises initiative.
• Collaborative with a team mentality
• Ability to work fast-paced environment
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to be ambulatory most of the workday.
• Ability to lift/transfer/push/manipulate equipment and patients, which requires strength, gross motor and fine motor coordination.

AMR Clinical does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

** This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the staff holding this position. The staff may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.