Lab Coordinator

Sensient Technologies Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a Lab Coordinator to support day-to-day QC lab operations in St. Louis, MO.

The role emphasizes administrative coordination, data entry, documentation, and inventory management to ensure smooth testing workflows. You will work with lab technicians and cross-functional teams, organize CoAs, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining accurate records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or equivalent education in a Technical Degree.
• Lab experience, preferably in a QC, testing, research, or similar laboratory environment.
• Experience managing multiple processes, priorities, or projects simultaneously with strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Inventory management experience preferred, along with cross-functional teamwork.
• Good communication skills and customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage data entry and documentation of Raw Material supplier CoAs and escalated issues to the QC leadership team
• Manage and order inventory for laboratory testing supplies
• Coordinate multiple laboratory processes, priorities, and administrative tasks simultaneously
• Organize, maintain, and audit QC lab testing paperwork and documentation
• Work with interdepartmental teams to support lab operations, customers, and continuous process improvements

Skills

Data entry

Inventory management

Admin support

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art, and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers, and we will be better with you.

We are seeking a Lab Coordinator to join our team. The Lab Coordinator is primarily an administrative and coordination role that supports the day-to-day operations of our QC Labs. This position will be responsible for processing Certificates of Analysis, managing laboratory supplies and documentation, coordinating multiple processes, and supporting lab technicians and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Shift:

Monday – Friday (8am – 4pm)

What You’ll Do:

• Manage data entry and documentation of Raw Material supplier CoAs and escalated issues to the QC leadership team
• Manage and order inventory for laboratory testing supplies
• Coordinate multiple laboratory processes, priorities, and administrative tasks simultaneously
• Organize, maintain, and audit QC lab testing paperwork and documentation
• Work with interdepartmental teams to support lab operations, customers, and continuous process improvements

What You’ll Bring:

• Associate’s or equivalent education in a Technical Degree
• Lab experience, preferably in a QC, testing, research, or similar laboratory environment
• Experience managing multiple processes, priorities, or projects simultaneously with strong organizational and administrative skills
• Inventory management experience preferred, along with experience working with small to mid-size interdepartmental teams
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and experience working in a customer-facing role

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

SPONSORSHP:

Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

RELOCATION:

We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at (location) and must reside in area or be willing to commute.

THIRD PARTY AGENCY:

Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.