Lab Coordinator

Redwood Coast Medical Services, Inc • Gualala, CA

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About The Position

This position works closely under the supervision of the Lab Director (CMO) and collaborates with the Technical Consultant to maintain laboratory quality, compliance, and operational standards. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Laboratory Coordinator to support and oversee our established multi-site laboratory program. This role is ideal for someone who values organization, teamwork, patient care, and making a meaningful impact within the community we serve. Our laboratory operates under CLIA-waived testing and maintains accreditation through COLA. We are committed to providing high-quality, reliable care to our patients while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and professionalism. This is more than a technical laboratory role. This position plays an important part in supporting patient care, maintaining quality standards, training staff, and helping ensure our clinics continue to serve the community with excellence, compassion, and integrity.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable managing compliance-related paperwork and documentation
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with staff, leadership, consultants, and inspectors
• Confident training and educating others
• Reliable, proactive, and accountable
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and follow through consistently
• Passionate about contributing to a healthcare environment that positively impacts the community

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science or healthcare-related field preferred
• Prior laboratory experience is preferred, but not required
• Point-of-care or CLIA-waived testing experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Professional communication
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ownership and accountability
• A genuine desire to support patient care and serve others

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations across two clinic locations
• Lead and manage staff training for CLIA-waived testing procedures
• Maintain laboratory documentation, logs, SOPs, and compliance records
• Help ensure ongoing COLA accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance
• Monitor quality control processes and assist with corrective actions when needed
• Coordinate with the Lab Director (CMO), Technical Consultant, vendors, and inspectors
• Serve as a primary resource for laboratory-related questions and workflow support
• Help maintain consistency, organization, and compliance across both clinic sites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED