Lab Coordinator

About the role

The Lab Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of Candel's laboratory environment. This individual serves as the central point of coordination for laboratory operations, helping scientists remain focused on research by managing laboratory logistics, inventory, equipment coordination, vendor relationships, sample management, and facility organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily laboratory operations to ensure an organized, efficient, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Manage laboratory inventory, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and tracking laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
• Maintain relationships with laboratory vendors and coordinate deliveries, equipment servicing, and maintenance schedules.
• Oversee laboratory equipment records, calibration schedules, preventative maintenance, and service documentation.
• Cover incoming and outgoing biological samples, shipments, and chain-of-custody documentation as appropriate.
• Maintain laboratory organization, storage areas, and shared workspaces to support operational excellence.
• Absorb laboratory onboarding by coordinating workstation setup, PPE, access, and laboratory orientation for new employees.
• Support laboratory safety initiatives by maintaining safety supplies, coordinating inspections, and partnering with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, logs, and records in accordance with company procedures.
• Cover waste removal, laboratory housekeeping vendors, and facility support activities.
• Absorb laboratory scheduling, conference room coordination, and shared equipment reservations.
• Partner closely with Research, Translational Medicine, Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities teams to ensure laboratory readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, organization, and operational efficiency.
• Support special projects and additional operational initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related scientific discipline preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience supporting laboratory operations within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or research environments.
• Experience coordinating laboratory inventory, purchasing, or laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment management and vendor coordination.
• Experience working within a regulated laboratory environment is preferred.
• Experience using inventory management or purchasing systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a customer-service approach toward internal scientific teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Comfortable learning new laboratory inventory or management systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while supporting multiple cross-functional teams.