Clinical Laboratory Coordinator

About the Role

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Coordinator to join our team in the Glendale, CA Early Phase Clinical Unit (EPCU). As a Laboratory Coordinator, you will play an essential role in supporting clinical trial studies through the coordination and execution of laboratory operations that help advance innovative treatments for patients. This position serves as a key laboratory resource, ensuring biological samples are processed, handled, documented, stored, and shipped in accordance with study protocols.

You will act as a laboratory study lead on assigned studies, collaborating with Clinical Research Coordinators, laboratory staff, sponsors, vendors, and cross functional teams to support high quality study delivery. Responsibilities include laboratory preparation, sample management, quality oversight, documentation compliance, staff training, and laboratory coordination activities that directly contribute to the success of clinical research programs.

Please note, this role is 100% on-site at our Glendale, CA unit (no remote work).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the laboratory study lead on assigned clinical studies, coordinating laboratory activities and supporting successful study execution.
• Prepare and set up laboratory operations for assigned studies, including laboratory profile setup and development of laboratory source documentation.
• Organize and coordinate study specific laboratory materials, supplies, devices, and equipment.
• Process biological samples safely and efficiently using standard laboratory equipment while maintaining protocol compliance.
• Oversee the collection, processing, handling, storage, and shipment of protocol required biological samples.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practice requirements, including laboratory logs, requisitions, and labeling activities.
• Conduct quality checks of laboratory processes and documentation to support adherence to protocols, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with couriers, sponsor laboratories, and vendor laboratories regarding specimen shipments and related logistics.
• Train, mentor, and support laboratory technicians and other laboratory personnel.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identify potential study related challenges, and support resolution efforts.
• Represent the laboratory during client interactions and collaborate closely with Clinical Research Coordinators and study teams.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, records, and documentation systems while supporting compliance with applicable regulations and laboratory standards.

Candidate Profile

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working in clinical research, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or other regulated environments.
• The ability to collaborate across teams, build productive working relationships, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• A quality focused mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to accurate documentation and compliance.
• Comfort working with laboratory equipment, biological sample management processes, and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of related laboratory bench experience in an analytical or clinical research laboratory.
• Experience with laboratory documentation, sample tracking, laboratory records, and study related operational processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem solving, and multitasking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in a related scientific field.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research organization, or research institute environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory quality processes, equipment maintenance activities, and protocol driven clinical research studies.