Lab Coordinator

This role supports GMP laboratory operations by coordinating analytical testing activities, maintaining Excel-based tracking systems, and communicating testing progress to enable timely batch release.

Responsibilities

• Track and maintain testing status for all analytical testing performed in the laboratory.
• Compile regular updates from QC chemists and manage Excel-based tracking tools to reflect current testing progress.
• Identify risks or delays that could impact batch release and proactively communicate these issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with laboratory personnel to ensure timely completion of testing activities in alignment with GMP requirements.
• Generate and issue Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) following Data Integrity review.
• Verify that CoAs accurately reflect approved laboratory results and comply with data integrity standards.
• Maintain organized, inspection-ready tracking documentation that supports regulatory and internal audits.
• Support GMP compliance and data integrity practices, including ALCOA+ principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, plus Complete, Consistent, Enduring, and Available).
• Contribute to effective sample management, testing tracking, and batch record release processes.
• Collaborate with quality control and laboratory teams to streamline communication and enhance overall testing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field preferred; an Associate degree with relevant experience is considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of laboratory testing workflows, such as HPLC and wet chemistry.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Mount Prospect, IL.