Scientific - Coord, Laboratory

Edwards Lifesciences•Irvine, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Coordinator primarily supports daily laboratory operations through laboratory glassware washing and preparation, inventory control, supply ordering, and sample handling. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer and mathematical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, the ability to read and follow written instructions and standard operating procedures in English, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively while complying with applicable safety and quality requirements. The Laboratory Coordinator supports Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology laboratory operations by monitoring workload, priorities, and staffing needs and providing support across all laboratory areas as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer and mathematical skills
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Ability to read and follow written instructions and standard operating procedures in English
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Compliance with applicable safety and quality requirements

Nice To Haves

0-2 years of laboratory, inventory, materials-handling, or related experience

Responsibilities

Washing, decontaminating, rinsing, drying, inspecting, and organizing laboratory glassware and reusable supplies.
Operating and cleaning laboratory dishwashers and autoclaves.
Monitoring inventory levels, performing routine inventory counts, maintaining accurate records, identifying replenishment needs, submitting and tracking supply orders, receiving deliveries, rotating stock, and monitoring expiration dates.
Receiving, labeling, logging, staging, storing, distributing, transferring, and disposing of laboratory samples in accordance with established procedures while maintaining sample identification, condition, documentation, and traceability.
Preparing test supplies.
Maintaining clean and orderly work and storage areas.
Completing cleaning logs, inventory records, sample records, equipment charts, and other required documentation.
Entering routine information into laboratory approved systems.