Lab Coordinator - Full Time (All Shifts)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Laboratory Coordinator assists with oversight of daily Pharmacokinetics Lab operations. The role directs workflow and distributes tasks to Research Laboratory Technicians, ensures appropriate coverage across lab areas, and helps ensure samples are processed and frozen efficiently and accurately and that activities are properly documented. The coordinator also ships specimens in accordance with PPD and other safety regulations. The role oversees technicians in the blood and urine areas, performs blood harvester, urine monitor, and urine processor duties as needed, and supports compliance with study protocols, lab procedures, and safety requirements. The coordinator audits and reviews study records, verifies samples at the end of study intervals, maintains equipment temperature and maintenance records, identifies equipment and supply needs, and recommends process improvements. The coordinator may serve as a lab liaison on assigned studies and communicate with study teams, project managers, other non-lab staff, and occasionally clients.

Requirements

High school or secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
Technical positions may require a certificate.
At least 2 years of comparable previous experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of human physiology and metabolism.
Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and testing procedures.
Detail-oriented mindset.
Good time management skills.
Ability to multitask.
General computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under constant exposure to high pressure and intense concentration.
Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee technicians in blood and urine areas to maintain smooth and efficient workflow and prevent or minimize protocol violations.
Ensure safety requirements are followed when handling and processing samples; pack and ship specimens to clients or other labs in accordance with PPD policies and other safety regulations.
Perform blood harvester, urine monitor, and urine processor duties as needed.
Audit Blood Harvest Logs to confirm study samples are handled according to protocol specifications and PPD procedures; review logs for clerical errors and completion.
Verify and document the presence of all blood and urine samples at the end of each study interval.
Serve as the lab liaison on assigned studies and work with study teams, project managers, and other non-lab staff to ensure lab protocol requirements are followed.
Occasionally communicate with clients about Pharmacokinetics Lab functions and activities.
Maintain records of completed temperature and maintenance checks for laboratory equipment.
Determine equipment and supply needs.
Monitor and evaluate lab processes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend alternative systems to improve performance quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.