Laboratory Sample Coordinator: ISO 17025 & COAs

Kelly Services; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Wayne, NJ is seeking a Laboratory Sample Coordinator to ensure client samples are received, logged, retained, and released in accordance with policy and ISO 17025 standards.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, quality system maintenance, and collaboration with Operations to support efficient laboratory workflows, with responsibilities spanning sample intake, retention, COA provisioning, and deviation reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong problem prevention and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to work across multiple disciplines.
• Proficiency with computer systems and related data entry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, record, and input all relevant information for client samples upon arrival.
• Facilitate timely release of samples to Operations for subsequent analysis.
• Ensure continuous maintenance of QMS in compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
• Monitor client sample submissions and identify new sample matrices or testing profiles. Maintain comprehensive records for all sample handling and data entry.
• Identify and report deviations or irregularities in sample management.
• Provide Certificates of Analysis (COAs) or partial COAs to clients as required.
• Receive and verify supply shipments, document any discrepancies in the Vendor Deviation Log. Maintain and track retention of samples, including retrieval, logging, and recording of sample retests.
• Verify the receipt and shipment of all brokered samples and complete necessary documentation. Promote a positive, collaborative, and fair work environment.
• Demonstrate strong organization skills, effective communication, commitment to the quality system, and support for ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

Kelly Services in Wayne, NJ is seeking a Laboratory Sample Coordinator to ensure client samples are received, logged, retained, and released in accordance with policy and ISO 17025 standards.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, quality system maintenance, and collaboration with Operations to support efficient laboratory workflows, with responsibilities spanning sample intake, retention, COA provisioning, and deviation reporting.