Lab Coordinator

Ultimate Staffing Services; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Coordinator position in Santa Ana, CA, supports daily lab operations including glassware washing, inventory control, and sample handling. You will support Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology workflows by monitoring workload and staffing needs while maintaining records.

Responsibilities include washing and organizing glassware, operating dishwashers and autoclaves, tracking inventory, processing orders, and ensuring accurate sample labeling and traceability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs in English.
• Ability to work independently and with others while following safety and quality requirements.
• 0-2 years lab/inventory or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wash and organize laboratory glassware and reusable supplies.
• Operate dishwashers and autoclaves; maintain equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels; perform counts and record keeping.
• Submit and track supply orders; rotate stock and check expirations.
• Handle and log laboratory samples with proper labeling and traceability.
• Maintain clean, organized work and storage areas; document activities.
• Enter routine information into approved laboratory systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Follow written instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lab Coordinator (JN -082026-429608) Tustin, California

Salary: USD22 - USD24.6 per hour

W-2 Contract Role

Duration - 18 Months

Location - Santa Ana, CA 92705

Pay Range - $20 to $24.60/hour

Laboratory Coordinator Summary

The Laboratory Coordinator primarily supports daily laboratory operations through laboratory glassware washing and preparation, inventory control, supply ordering, and sample handling. The Laboratory Coordinator supports Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology laboratory operations by monitoring workload, priorities, and staffing needs and providing support across all laboratory areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Wash, rinse, dry, inspect, and organize laboratory glassware and reusable supplies.
• Operate and clean laboratory dishwashers and autoclaves.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform routine inventory counts, maintain accurate records, and identify replenishment needs.
• Submit and track supply orders, receive deliveries, rotate stock, and monitor expiration dates.
• Receive, label, log, stage, store, distribute, transfer, and dispose of laboratory samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain sample identification, condition, documentation, and traceability.
• Prepare test supplies.
• Maintain clean and orderly work and storage areas.
• Complete cleaning logs, inventory records, sample records, equipment charts, and other required documentation.
• Enter routine information into laboratory approved systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and standard operating procedures in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while complying with applicable safety and quality requirements.
• 0-2 years of laboratory, inventory, materials-handling, or related experience is preferred.