Lab Coordinator, Microbiology

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

The Lab Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all pre-work and preparation required prior to testing of materials received is completed in a smooth and timely manner. They will ensure all compliance-driven documentation is present and available to the analytical job. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring testing preparedness for the laboratory and maintains control of the complex documentation and laboratory systems required to support the daily operation of the laboratory.

• Supports laboratory operation through creation and maintenance of systems to control areas such as 1) sample log-in, billing, and subcontracting 2) organization of department records to conform to regulatory compliance needs, 3) controlled substances, and 4) lab testing preparedness
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of all general SOPs pertaining to the analytical laboratory
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of GMP/GLP and ISO requirements as these pertain to work performed in the analytical laboratory
• Play a lead role in the review and approval process for appropriate department SOPs, worksheets, and forms
• Ensure that all reasonable requests from the laboratory pertaining to the conduct of a given test or group of tests are met in a timely and effective manner
• Provide departmental staff with appropriate notification of any special requests regarding log-in, reporting, and billing activities
• Work closely with log-in to ensure correct and timely disposition of arriving samples
• Ensure that all reasonable requests pertaining to the conduct of a given test are communicated to the lab in a timely manner so that they can be met in a timely and effective manner
• Communicate directly with clients as needed to clarify/understand testing requirements
• Work with the lab to ensure all needed supplies, reagents, standards, etc are ordered on or (when possible) before sample receipt so that testing can be conducted in a timely manner
• Ensure that all client requests for information pertaining to analytical testing (or any of SGS’s other services) are met in a timely and effective manner
• Work with the lab to ensure that routine testing submitted by clients can be completed within established parameters governing turnaround time, quality specifications, etc.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's degree in biology or a related science field preferred
• 2+ years of lab experience or equivalent administrative experience in a science field 
• Knowledge of basic scientific principles

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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