Lab Operations & Inventory Specialist

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

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.