Preclinical Operations Coordinator

Synchron; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchron in San Diego is seeking a Pre-Clinical Coordinator to oversee GLP and non-GLP preclinical studies, coordinating CROs and internal labs to support the next-generation Stentrode platform. The role emphasizes tight study calendars, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, biology, and QA teams.

The position is based in San Diego, the company’s engineering and manufacturing hub, with five days a week in the office to enable hands-on support and rapid iteration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical engineering, animal science, veterinary technology or a related life science field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in preclinical research, laboratory operations or a surgical/procedural environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting in vivo procedures and GLP study documentation.
• Experience coordinating multiple external vendors, contractors and facilities, including scheduling, logistics and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day execution of preclinical studies across CROs and internal lab settings.
• Serve as primary operational contact for study directors, CRO staff, surgeons and contractors; manage calendars and timelines.
• Prepare, track and archive study documentation including protocols, amendments and study reports.
• Coordinate test article and equipment logistics, including shipping and calibration.
• Coordinate flow of explanted devices and tissue samples to external partners and track results.
• Support ethics and animal welfare submissions (IACUC) and GLP compliance records.
• Set up and maintain internal lab space, equipment, safety and SOPs.
• Coordinate procurement, receipt, tracking and disposition of biological materials with full traceability.

Skills

Project coordination

GLP knowledge

Documentation management

Vendor management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or life science

Tools

Lab inventory software

SOP management systems

Job description

Synchron in San Diego is seeking a Pre-Clinical Coordinator to oversee GLP and non-GLP preclinical studies, coordinating CROs and internal labs to support the next-generation Stentrode platform. The role emphasizes tight study calendars, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, biology, and QA teams.

The position is based in San Diego, the company’s engineering and manufacturing hub, with five days a week in the office to enable hands-on support and rapid iteration