Laboratory Coordinator

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to support daily operations onsite. You will wash and prepare glassware, manage supplies, and help with sample handling across Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology labs.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and attention to detail. German language ability is required, along with good English comprehension; 0-2 years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work independently and in teams while following safety and quality requirements.
• 0-2 years of laboratory/inventory/materials-handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare lab glassware and supplies.
• Assist in preparing test supplies.
• Operate and clean equipment such as autoclaves and dishwashers.
• Maintain laboratory paperwork and recordkeeping.
• Monitor temperature charts on equipment.
• Manage inventory, replenish supplies, and track expiration dates.
• Label, log, store, and transport samples per procedures.
• Enter routine information into approved systems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

German language proficiency

Attention to detail

Reading English instructions

Effective communication

Education

Secondary Education or equivalent

Job description

Title: Laboratory Coordinator
Location: Irvine, CA92614 (Onsite)
Duration: 18+ Month contract
Description:

• The Laboratory Coordinator primarily supports daily laboratory operations through laboratory glassware washing and preparation, inventory control, supply ordering, and sample handling.
• The Laboratory Coordinator supports Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology laboratory operations by monitoring workload, priorities, and staffing needs and providing support across all laboratory areas as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and prepare lab glassware and supplies
• Assist in preparing test supplies
• Operate and clean supporting equipment (e.g autoclaves, dishwashers, etc)
• Assist in maintaining laboratory paperwork
• Verify and change temperature charts on lab equipment on a routine basis
• Washing, decontaminating, rinsing, drying, inspecting, and organizing laboratory glassware and reusable supplies.
• Operating and cleaning laboratory dishwashers and autoclaves; monitoring inventory levels, performing routine inventory counts, maintaining accurate records.
• Identifying replenishment needs, submitting and tracking supply orders, receiving deliveries, rotating stock, and monitoring expiration dates.
• Receiving, labeling, logging, staging, storing, distributing, transferring, and disposing of laboratory samples in accordance with established procedures while maintaining sample identification, condition, documentation, and traceability.
• The Laboratory Coordinator also prepares test supplies, maintains clean and orderly work and storage areas, completes cleaning logs, inventory records, sample records, equipment charts, and other required documentation, and enters routine information into laboratory-approved systems.

Required:

• The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer and mathematical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, the ability to read and follow written instructions and standard operating procedures in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while complying with applicable safety and quality requirements.
• 0-2 years of laboratory, inventory, materials-handling, or related experience is preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Basic computer skills, required
• Ability to read, comprehend and speak German, required; basic ability to read and comprehend English, required
• Good communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Basic knowledge of laboratory processes
• Basic knowledge in mathematics, e.g., decimals and percentage
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to work with own team environment

Education and Experience:

• Secondary Education or equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience required