Laboratory Coordinator - Pasadena, TX

Bureau Veritas•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Laboratory Coordinator receives, records, and distributes work orders to laboratory employees in response to customer service requests. The coordinator determines appropriate laboratory qualifications and staffing based on the assignment type, customer requirements, and staff experience, and ensures personnel are available to meet assignment requirements. The role also coordinates adequate laboratory coverage, staffing, safety equipment, training, and correct, calibrated laboratory equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of company health, safety, and environmental procedures and associated governmental regulations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to groups of customers or employees.
Good communication skills.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to understand and plan effective work assignments and prepare documented action plans and instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Ability to deal rapidly and effectively with problems involving many variables in standardized situations.
Ability to make independent decisions and communicate them to staff, senior management, and customers.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Receive written and verbal orders from specialized clients.
Create and maintain job files.
Prepare and issue job orders and laboratory instructions.
Ensure all required information is distributed to laboratory personnel and understood.
Keep relevant parties informed throughout assignments.
Report irregularities to management.
Represent Inspectorate through appropriate appearance and conduct.
Behave ethically at all times.
Fill in for laboratory work when needed.
Ensure full and adequate coverage of laboratory assignments.
Ensure laboratory personnel are adequately staffed and have appropriate safety equipment, training, and correct, calibrated laboratory equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.