Laboratory Project Coordinator and Client Liaison

Texas Research Institute Austin, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TRI Environmental Group is seeking a Project Coordinator to support Austin laboratory operations. You will coordinate testing workflows, manage project records, and keep clients informed with regular status updates.

The role is client-facing, detail-heavy, and requires strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include maintaining files, coordinating scheduling across departments, assisting with lab reports, and ensuring QA/QC documentation and ERP/LIMS data accuracy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in project coordination or related roles.
• Comfortable making outbound client calls.
• Experience in laboratory operations preferred.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with ERP or LIMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory testing workflows and track active projects.
• Maintain accurate project files and client records.
• Provide clients with status updates on testing and processing.
• Plan daily workflow handoffs between departments.
• Assist with preparation and release of laboratory reports.
• Participate in rotating Saturday schedule for results review (approx every 4–6 weeks).

Skills

Outbound calls

Client coordination

Lab ops experience

Multi-department collaboration

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

ERP or LIMS systems

Tools

ERP systems

LIMS systems

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

TRI Environmental Group is seeking a Project Coordinator to support Austin laboratory operations. You will coordinate testing workflows, manage project records, and keep clients informed with regular status updates.

The role is client-facing, detail-heavy, and requires strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include maintaining files, coordinating scheduling across departments, assisting with lab reports, and ensuring QA/QC documentation and ERP/LIMS data accuracy.