Lab Services Coordinator-Research

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Services Coordinator-Research at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is responsible for receiving, preparing, processing, documenting, storing, and tracking research specimens in accordance with laboratory protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

This role supports research studies by ensuring samples are handled accurately, efficiently, and with data integrity and chain of custody, on-site at the University Hospital campus, with potential after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Health related Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred; lab experience desired.
• Background in molecular biology & biochemistry desired; computer literacy with Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, preparation, processing, documentation, storage, and tracking of research specimens.
• Ensure samples are handled accurately, efficiently, and with data integrity and chain of custody.
• On-site role located on University Hospital campus; some after-hours may be required.

Skills

Lab equipment knowledge

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Microsoft Office

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or Health-related Sciences

Job description

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The Clinical Research Center (CRC) is a hospital-based research unit within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and located on the 2nd floor of Davis Outpatient Care. Core areas of the CRC are: Analytical and Development Laboratory, Processing Laboratory, Research Nutrition Laboratory, Study Coordination, and Nursing. The CRC provides services for research in both inpatient and outpatient studies.

The Lab Services Coordinator-Research is responsible for the receipt, preparation, processing, documentation, storage, and tracking of research specimens in accordance with established laboratory protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. This role supports research studies by ensuring samples are handled accurately, efficiently, and consistently while maintaining data integrity and specimen chain of custody.

Minimum Education Required

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

Experience Required

2 years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Experience And Skills

2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Lab experience desired; working knowledge of the principles, operations and maintenance of laboratory equipment & procedures required; background in molecular biology & biochemistry desired; computer literacy required with a working knowledge of Microsoft software programs desired.

Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

FUNCTION/SUBFUNCTION: Clinical Labs/Lab Services

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor- Specialized

CAREER LEVEL: S2

This position is located on the University Hospital campus and is required to be on site Monday-Friday during business hours.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

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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.