Materials Coordinator

Your Employment Solutions; Millcreek (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Employment Solutions is hiring a Materials Coordinator in Salt Lake City to support laboratory operations in a regulated, fast-moving environment. This role focuses on receiving, labeling, and tracking specimens and materials using a LIMS, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

You will maintain inventories at -20°C to refrigerated temps, assist with shipments, and help train team members. A lab or warehouse background and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate's degree with relevant experience or substitute education with significant work experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform standing/bending/reaching tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, track, and retrieve specimens and materials using a LIMS.
• Maintain accurate inventory and proper storage at -20°C to refrigerated temps.
• Identify discrepancies and communicate them to the team to keep studies on track.
• Prepare and process outgoing shipments and support sample disposition activities.
• Keep labs compliant with SOPs and EH&S regulations; support QA and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in science-related field

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

We're hiring a Materials Coordinator in Salt Lake City to support laboratory operations in a regulated, fast-moving environment. This is a Monday through Friday role paying $18.00/hour where your attention to detail and organizational skills directly protect the integrity of critical scientific research. If you have lab or warehouse experience and thrive in a structured, compliance-driven setting, this role is worth a close look.

What You'll Do

• Receive, label, track, and retrieve biological specimens and consumable materials using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper storage of samples, including specimens stored at -20°C, -80°C, and refrigerated temperatures
• Identify and document discrepancies, then communicate them to the appropriate team members to keep studies on track
• Prepare and process outgoing shipments and support sample disposition activities
• Keep laboratory workspaces clean, organized, and compliant with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations
• Support Quality Assurance responses and contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts
• Assist with training and development of team members based on your experience

What You Bring

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of relevant work experience — OR — an Associate's degree in a science-related field with some experience (significant work experience may substitute for education)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized in a high-volume environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks that involve standing, bending, and reaching throughout the shift

Preferred

• Previous experience in a laboratory, Contract Research Organization (CRO), bioanalysis, or drug development setting
• Familiarity with LIMS platforms or laboratory tracking systems
• Exposure to handling regulated or hazardous materials with proper PPE protocols

Schedule & Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Pay & Compensation

$18.00 per hour

Your Employment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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