Lab Coordinator

Alliance For MultiSpecialty Research LLC•Lexington, KY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The role of a Lab Coordinator assists all team members of the clinical research team. The Lab Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all lab activities are completed timely, accurately, and per study protocol. This position includes but not limited to processing lab samples, shipping lab samples per protocol specification and timeline. The Lab Coordinator reports to the Site Manager/Lab Manager. Classification: Non-Exempt.

Requirements

Phlebotomy experience required
Lab processing experience required
Ability to troubleshoot lab equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
Familiarity with hazardous material handling and biosafety protocols.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to function independently with little oversight
Professional, highly motivated self-starter, and exercises initiative.
Collaborative with a team mentality
Ability to work fast-paced environment
Organization and prioritization skills
Excellent follow-up
Ability to be ambulatory most of the workday.
Ability to lift/transfer/push/manipulate equipment and patients, which requires strength, gross motor and fine motor coordination.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Medical Laboratory Technology degree preferred
College graduate preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure Compliance with Regulatory & Safety Standards – Adhere to Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP), ICH-GCP, FDA, IATA, and OSHA regulations when handling and processing specimens.
Perform Quality Control Checks – Regularly inspect sample processing, storage conditions, and lab documentation to ensure compliance and prevent deviations.
Troubleshoot Lab Processing Issues – Identify and resolve sample processing delays, equipment malfunctions, and protocol deviations to prevent disruptions.
Support Sponsor & Monitor Requests – Assist with remote and on-site lab monitoring visits, including document retrieval, sample reconciliation, and audit preparation.
Develop & Implement Lab Training Programs – Train new team members on lab protocols, safety measures, and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with Study Teams to Optimize Workflows – Work with monitors, clinical staff, CRCs, and regulatory teams to improve lab processes and efficiency.
Draw labs and collect specimen per the study protocol
Process and store lab specimens per study protocol
Package lab specimens according to study protocol.
Ship lab specimens per study protocol
Answer queries in a timely manner
Inventory lab supplies
Unpack and put away supplies and study materials received from study sponsors.
Maintain logs for refrigerator and freezers
Maintain logs for required equipment
Ensure calibration is maintained on all equipment
Complete forms and study documents with accuracy
Clean and sanitize lab area daily
Remove subject identifying documents when assisting with remote monitoring activities.
Assist clinical team with all study activities as needed. Such as vitals, EKG’s, phlebotomy, etc.
Maintain a safe work environment, meeting IATA and OSHA standards.
Serve as a resource in lab for all team members to ensure protocols are followed.
Position may require occasional weekend and/or overtime hours.
Other duties as assigned