Laboratory Coordinator

TalentBurst•Irvine, CA

1d•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 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 while complying with applicable safety and quality requirements.
Basic computer skills
Ability to read, comprehend and speak German
Basic ability to read and comprehend English
Good communication and interpersonal relationship skills
Basic knowledge of laboratory processes
Basic knowledge in mathematics, e.g., decimals and percentage
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
Strict attention to detail
Ability to work with own team environment

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Clean and prepare lab glassware and supplies
Assist in preparing test supplies
Operate and clean supporting equipment (e.g autoclaves, dishwashers, etc)
Assist in maintaining laboratory paperwork
Verify and change temperature charts on lab equipment on a routine basis
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.
The Laboratory Coordinator also prepares test supplies, maintains clean and orderly work and storage areas, completes cleaning logs, inventory records, sample records, equipment charts, and other required documentation, and enters routine information into laboratory-approved systems.