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Lab Coordinator

Columbia, MO, usFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Coordinate laboratory studies and testing activities from initiation through completion, serving as a liaison between clients, laboratory personnel, and support teams to ensure projects stay on schedule and documentation remains accurate.

Role type

Senior IC Lab Coordinator

Builds

Laboratory studies and testing activities

Domain

Life Sciences / Laboratory Testing

Required skills

Project coordination, Client liaison, Documentation management, LIMS/CRM systems, Regulatory compliance, Budget tracking, Cross-functional collaboration, Sample management, Schedule monitoring, Billing support

Preferred skills

Regulated lab environment experience, Workflow coordination, Microsoft Office proficiency, Change request management, Multi-priority management

Technologies

LIMS, CRM, ETQ, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

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

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC