# Lab Services Coordinator - Multiple Openings (New-Graduates Welcome) at Ohio State University - Company: Ohio State University - Location: Columbus, OH - Type: Full-time · Entry - Posted: 2026-10-19 - Apply: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/James-Cancer-Hospital-and-Solove-Research-Institute/Lab-Services-Coordinator---Clinical-Trials-Processing-Lab_R154828-1 - Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/lab-services-coordinator-multiple-openings-new-graduates-wel-9c09d60e ## Summary by newgrad.ai What you'll do: - Process, store, and ship clinical trial specimens like blood and tissue. - Manage inventory, data entry, and quality control for biological samples. - Coordinate with clinical staff and reference labs regarding patient testing. - Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. What they're looking for: - Bachelor’s degree in biological or health-related sciences. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Excel. - Strong communication skills and knowledge of laboratory safety principles. - Experience with data entry and handling bio-hazardous materials is preferred. ## Posting Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. 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Candidates will have the opportunity to indicate their shift preferences during the screening process. - 9:00 AM–5:30 PM - 10:30 AM–7:00 PM - 1:00 PM–9:30 PM Position Summary Lab Services Coordinator supports all activities of the Clinical Trials Processing Lab by functioning as an integral part of a team in a multi-disciplinary lab and providing services to investigators across the OSUWMC and outside of The Ohio State University. ### Responsibilities - Assists with all activities of the CTPL including preparing labels and labeling tubes for clinical trial specimen collection, specimen processing, storage, and shipping in compliance with all applicable regulations and institutional policies - Constructs sample libraries of many sample types including, but not limited to, blood, bone marrow, plasma, serum, urine, saliva and paraffin embedded tissue - Assists with data management, inventory control and quality control of human biological specimens - Uses prescribed laboratory methods, instruments and automated equipment; maintain laboratory maintenance records - Prepares necessary supplies for specimen collection - Receives, processes and distributes specimens, including time-sensitive patient samples for pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and other correlative markers as well as safety labs - Manages sample and kit inventory via electronic database - Completes laboratory test requisition forms and maintain samples records for audit purposes - Communicates with outside reference labs regarding patient testing, handle inquiries and resolve any testing and/or specimen collection issues - Interacts with clinical research protocol and hospital clinical staff - Participates in data entry and management, quality control, audits and FDA inspections, continuous quality improvement and inventory management of clinical trial specimens, trial and laboratory supplies - Ensures compliance with FDA and IRB regulations as well as internal clinical research SOPs, policies and procedures - Maintains all GCP, IATA, EHS and sponsor-required trainings and certifications ### Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health related Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good working knowledge of laboratory principles, equipment and safety standards required; must be able to effectively communicate face to face and in writing with clinical staff and outside collaborators; experience processing tissue, blood, urine, and bone marrow samples, handling bio-hazardous materials and aseptic techniques preferred; data collection and data entry experience required; knowledge of tissue procurement techniques and anatomic pathology desired; knowledge of medical terminology preferred; demonstrates the initiative and ability to provide useful feedback in a professional manner; knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook and Excel required. ### Additional Information: Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. 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