Lab Operations Coordinator: Inventory & Sample Prep

R&D Partners; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners in Irvine, CA is hiring a Laboratory Coordinator to support daily operations, including glassware washing, sample handling, and inventory control. The role involves preparing supplies, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.

The 18-month contract offers hands-on work across Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology labs, with opportunities to coordinate workload, monitor stock levels, and document procedures in approved systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and SOPs in English.
• 0-2 years of laboratory, inventory, materials-handling, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily lab operations through washing/preparation, inventory control, supply ordering, and sample handling.
• Wash, rinse, dry, inspect, and organize glassware; operate dishwashers and autoclaves; monitor inventory and track replenishment and expiration dates.
• Prepare test supplies, maintain clean work areas, complete logs, inventory records, and enter routine data into approved systems.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashers

Autoclaves

Job description

R&D Partners in Irvine, CA is hiring a Laboratory Coordinator to support daily operations, including glassware washing, sample handling, and inventory control. The role involves preparing supplies, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.

The 18-month contract offers hands-on work across Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology labs, with opportunities to coordinate workload, monitor stock levels, and document procedures in approved systems.