Laboratory Operations & Inventory Coordinator

Ultimate Staffing Services; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator for an 18-month assignment in Santa Ana, CA. The role supports daily laboratory operations including glassware washing, inventory control, supply ordering, and sample handling across Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology labs.

The coordinator will monitor workload, priorities, and staffing needs, providing cross-area support and ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills required.
• Effective communication skills required.
• 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 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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Effective communication

SOPs in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator for an 18-month assignment in Santa Ana, CA. The role supports daily laboratory operations including glassware washing, inventory control, supply ordering, and sample handling across Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology labs.

The coordinator will monitor workload, priorities, and staffing needs, providing cross-area support and ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.