Lab Coordinator

Ultimate Staffing; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to support daily lab operations in California. You will wash and organize glassware, manage supplies, and handle samples across Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology labs while monitoring workload and staffing needs.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and the ability to follow written instructions and SOPs in English. Safety and quality compliance are essential; 0–2 years in lab or related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 safety and quality requirements.
• 0-2 years of laboratory, inventory, materials-handling, or related experience preferred.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.