Lab Coordinator

Eurofins • Columbia, MO

5d

About The Position

The Lab Coordinator coordinates laboratory studies and testing activities from initiation through completion, helping ensure that timelines, deliverables, documentation, and client expectations are met. The role serves as a liaison among clients, laboratory personnel, and support teams in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The coordinator reviews study requirements, creates and maintains records and schedules in designated systems, confirms that samples, materials, methods, specifications, and resources are ready, and monitors study progress and risks. The role also supports client communications, scope and purchase order tracking, invoicing, documentation quality, routine troubleshooting, and cross-functional team coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a laboratory, scientific operations, sample management, client services, project coordination, or a related environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, environmental, food, or contract testing laboratories.
• Experience coordinating laboratory workflows, testing schedules, studies, or client projects.
• Familiarity with LIMS, eLIMS, ETQ, CRM systems, or other laboratory data management platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Experience interacting directly with clients and cross-functional scientific teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory studies and testing activities from initiation through completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and client expectations are met.
• Review quotations, purchase orders, protocols, methods, specifications, and client instructions to establish study requirements and support accurate execution.
• Create and maintain study records, schedules, and project documentation in LIMS, CRM, and other designated systems.
• Verify samples, materials, methods, specifications, and laboratory resources are available and prepared before study initiation.
• Serve as a primary client contact by providing routine updates, facilitating communication, and ensuring timely resolution of questions and concerns.
• Coordinate activities among laboratory operations, quality assurance, sample management, stability, business development, finance, and other support teams.
• Monitor study progress, turnaround times, milestones, and deliverables, identifying and communicating potential delays or risks.
• Assist with scope tracking, change requests, and purchase order management to align work with client expectations and approved agreements.
• Support invoicing and help resolve billing discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain complete, accurate, audit-ready documentation in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot routine operational issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Provide cross-functional support and coverage for team members as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level