Materials Coordinator I

Aliri Bioanalysis; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliri Bioanalysis in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a Laboratory Sample Handler to support routine lab operations. You will label, receive, track, and organize specimens and materials, maintain study integrity, and use department tools to ensure timely processing.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong attention to detail, and professional communication with internal and external customers. Candidates with a high school diploma and 0–2+ years' experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 0–2+ years of experience; substitutions considered for significant work experience.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook and other department software.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Label, receipt, retrieval, transfer, tracking, organization, and inventory of specimens and materials.
• Learn to use the Laboratory Information Management System to maintain sample integrity.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with SOPs and safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication (oral & written)

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Able to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Performs department related responsibilities in compliance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory agency guidelines in support of various business unit operations, ensuring that services to both internal and external customers are provided in a timely manner or as agreed in service level agreements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs any combination of department related tasks, including labeling, receipt, retrieval, transferring, tracking, organization, and inventory of specimens and/or various consumable materials via department applications and tools
• Learns to use a Laboratory Information Management System as appropriate to maintain sample and study integrity
• Accurately interprets documentation and maintains organization, as applicable to job duties
• Documents and communicates discrepancies to appropriate personnel and assists with problem solving
• Maintains client and business confidentiality
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory space
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment
• Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers
• Ensures adherence to Standard Operating Procedures/policies and relevant Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations
• Develops competency with the environmental monitoring system, as appropriate
• Ensures company procedures are followed in relation to security and access to relevant areas and data or sample integrity
• May assist with reviews, training, and development of team members, relevant to experience
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent with 0-2+ years' experience is required.

***Significant work experience will be considered as a substitution for education***

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use several software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to work in a team as well as independently
• Provide complete, consistent, and professional customer service via oral and written communication
• Ability to work under pressure and timelines with frequently changing environment and complex information
• Ability to take up challenges
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a Contract Research Organization, drug development, mass spectrometry, bioanalysis, or a laboratory setting

Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs Repetitive motion via samples and computer terminal
• High volume and high production environment
• May handle potentially hazardous chemicals, infectious substances or materials, teratogens or carcinogens, and radiolabeled test materials (as applicable)
• May work with -20℃, -80℃, and refrigerated specimens
• Always adhere to applicable safety procedures and Universal Precaution guidelines
• Work is performed in a laboratory environment and may be noisy
• Work may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)