Lab Services Coordinator - Clinical Trials Processing (New-Graduates Welcome)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Lab Services Coordinator to support the Clinical Trials Processing Lab. You will join a multidisciplinary team and assist with labeling, specimen processing, storage, and shipping in line with regulatory policies.

The role emphasizes data management, inventory control, and collaboration with investigators and external labs. A strong foundation in lab safety, documentation, and communication is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or health-related sciences, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory principles, safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with tissue, blood, urine, and bone marrow samples preferred.
• Data collection and data entry experience required; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• assists with CTPL activities including labeling tubes and preparing samples
• Constructs sample libraries across various specimen types (e.g., blood, plasma, urine, tissue)
• Manages data, inventory control, and quality control of human specimens
• Operates prescribed lab methods and automated equipment; keeps maintenance logs
• Prepares supplies for specimen collection and shipping per SOPs
• Receives, processes, and distributes specimens including time-sensitive samples
• Maintains sample and kit inventory in electronic databases
• Completes requisition forms and maintains audit-ready sample records
• Communicates with outside reference labs and resolves testing issues
• Interacts with clinical research protocols and hospital staff
• Participates in data entry, audits, FDA inspections, and CQI efforts

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Laboratory principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences/Health related sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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Schedule

This posting includes three openings with the schedules listed below. Candidates will have the opportunity to indicate their shift preferences during the screening process.

• 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
• 10:30 AM-7:00 PM
• 1:00 PM-9:30 PM

Position Summary

Lab Services Coordinator supports all activities of the Clinical Trials Processing Lab by functioning as an integral part of a team in a multi-disciplinary lab and providing services to investigators across the OSUWMC and outside of The Ohio State University.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all activities of the CTPL including preparing labels and labeling tubes for clinical trial specimen collection, specimen processing, storage, and shipping in compliance with all applicable regulations and institutional policies
• Constructs sample libraries of many sample types including, but not limited to, blood, bone marrow, plasma, serum, urine, saliva and paraffin embedded tissue
• Assists with data management, inventory control and quality control of human biological specimens
• Uses prescribed laboratory methods, instruments and automated equipment; maintain laboratory maintenance records
• Prepares necessary supplies for specimen collection
• Receives, processes and distributes specimens, including time-sensitive patient samples for pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and other correlative markers as well as safety labs
• Manages sample and kit inventory via electronic database
• Completes laboratory test requisition forms and maintain samples records for audit purposes
• Communicates with outside reference labs regarding patient testing, handle inquiries and resolve any testing and/or specimen collection issues
• Interacts with clinical research protocol and hospital clinical staff
• Participates in data entry and management, quality control, audits and FDA inspections, continuous quality improvement and inventory management of clinical trial specimens, trial and laboratory supplies
• Ensures compliance with FDA and IRB regulations as well as internal clinical research SOPs, policies and procedures
• Maintains all GCP, IATA, EHS and sponsor-required trainings and certifications

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Health related Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Good working knowledge of laboratory principles, equipment and safety standards required; must be able to effectively communicate face to face and in writing with clinical staff and outside collaborators; experience processing tissue, blood, urine, and bone marrow samples, handling bio-hazardous materials and aseptic techniques preferred; data collection and data entry experience required; knowledge of tissue procurement techniques and anatomic pathology desired; knowledge of medical terminology preferred; demonstrates the initiative and ability to provide useful feedback in a professional manner; knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook and Excel required.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.