Lab Coordinator
Clinilabs
Summary
The Laboratory Coordinator plays a crucial role in the execution of clinical research protocols. The overriding purpose of this position is to process and store study biospecimens and assist the operations teams in the growing needs of the studies' additional lab-related requests.
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
The Laboratory Coordinator plays a crucial role in the execution of clinical research protocols. The overriding purpose of this position is to process and store study biospecimens and assist the operations teams in the growing needs of the studies' additional lab-related requests.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide instruction and guidance to research assistants in lab safety, protocols, and procedures related to conducting experiments.
- Purchase materials and supplies needed to conduct active studies. Maintain inventory records.
- Maintain laboratory facility in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
- Update and develop instructional-related materials applicable to active studies
- Monitor lab equipment performance and usage; maintain equipment as required.
- Develop and on approval implement laboratory policy and procedures.
- May oversee the work of research assistants within the laboratory.
- Collect and process biological specimens including blood, urine, and feces according to SOPs, GCPs, and study protocols
- Perform venipuncture, as needed.
- Label tubes and prepare study racks. Quality check tubes and racks
- Inventory, package, and ship samples to other laboratories
- Maintain and calibrate automated analyzers, laboratory equipment, freezers, refrigerators, and microscopes.
- Maintain quality control of lab processes and equipment.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- At least a bachelor's degree in applied science
- IATA Dangerous Goods Shipping Certification preferred, or willingness to obtain during training
- Knowledge of GCP / GLP
- Good analytical judgment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Close attention to detail
- Manual dexterity and normal color vision highly desirable
- Computer skills (WORD and EXCEL)
- BCLS certification required
Company overview
Clinilabs is a global, full-service contract research organization (CRO) specializing exclusively in central nervous system (CNS) drug, device, and technology development. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey, the company has established itself as a premier neurotherapeutic clinical trial expert with over 25 years of global experience. Clinilabs manages Phase 1-3 clinical trials for a wide range of psychiatric, neurological, and substance use disorders, including rare and ultra-rare CNS conditions. The company has completed more than 800 CNS clinical trial awards and played a pivotal role in the approval of over 30 marketed products across more than 25 indications. With deep, indication-level expertise and a proven process, Clinilabs partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to accelerate the development of CNS therapies from first-in-human studies through regulatory approval. The company operates clinical research units in both New Jersey and New York, with additional locations in Paris and Beijing, providing comprehensive clinical trial management services including project management, medical monitoring, biostatistics, and regulatory support.