Lab Operations Coordinator: GDP, SOP & Vendor Support

Actalent; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Operations Coordinator in Chelmsford, MA to support laboratory operations and administrative activities in a regulated scientific environment. This role coordinates vendor activities, maintains documentation, and ensures compliance with GDP and SOPs.

This 12-month contract requires at least 2 years in lab operations or admin support, strong organization, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in laboratory operations, administrative support, facilities coordination, or similar role.
• Experience working within a cGMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments and with external vendors.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with documentation management, data entry, and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule work performed by external vendors supporting laboratory equipment and operations.
• Manage team calendars, including PTO tracking, contractor visits, site events, and daily workspace coordination.
• Maintain critical documentation and records in an audit-ready state in accordance with GDP.
• Support the maintenance, review, and updating of departmental SOPs.
• Prepare and track departmental metrics and reports.
• Coordinate meetings, projects, and reporting activities in partnership with site administrative teams.
• Create purchase requisitions and process invoices through internal procurement systems.
• Monitor and follow up on action items, correspondence, and project deadlines to ensure timely completion.
• Order and manage office and operational supplies for the department.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to laboratory teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Vendor coordination

Communication

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lab Operations Coordinator in Chelmsford, MA to support laboratory operations and administrative activities in a regulated scientific environment. This role coordinates vendor activities, maintains documentation, and ensures compliance with GDP and SOPs.

This 12-month contract requires at least 2 years in lab operations or admin support, strong organization, and excellent communication.