Lab Coordinator, Clinical Research & Specimen Processing

RiseMe; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AMR Clinical in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Lab Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate lab activities in accordance with study protocols. You will process and ship lab samples, maintain logs, and support monitors with audits while upholding safety standards.

The role requires phlebotomy and lab processing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment. Weekend/overtime may be required.

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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent follow-up.
• Ability to be ambulatory most of the workday.
• Ability to lift/transfer/push/manipulate equipment and patients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards in handling and processing specimens.
• Perform quality control checks on sample processing and storage.
• Troubleshoot processing delays and equipment malfunctions.
• Support sponsor and monitor requests with document retrieval and audits.
• Develop and implement lab training programs for new staff.
• Collaborate with study teams to optimize workflows and efficiency.
• Draw, process, and store lab specimens per protocol.
• Ship specimens and maintain logs for equipment and storage.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab processing

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Ambulatory work ability

Fluent in English

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology degree preferred

College graduate

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

AMR Clinical in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Lab Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate lab activities in accordance with study protocols. You will process and ship lab samples, maintain logs, and support monitors with audits while upholding safety standards.

The role requires phlebotomy and lab processing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment. Weekend/overtime may be required.