US_Biospecimen Coordinator I

Laboratory Sample Coordinator I
Location: 1910 East Innovation Park Drive, Tucson, AZ 85755
Pay Rate: $20/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Overtime may be required based on business needs.
Contract: 1 year, with potential for extension and/or permanent placement

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Sample Coordinator I to support a Biospecimen Acquisition Team. This is a hands-on role focused on physical inventory management, sample logistics, sample handling, and inventory tracking within a laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain physical biospecimen inventory.

• Gather and pull samples/materials from inventory based on requests.

• Process incoming samples and accurately label blocks and other materials.

• Perform cytology pulls and retrieve required materials.

• Support sample logistics and inventory movement.

• Maintain and organize cold-room inventory.

• Work with materials stored under controlled temperature conditions, including 2–8°C.

• Use inventory/tracking systems to document sample movement and inventory status.

• Follow established procedures for sample check-in/check-out.

• Collaborate with team members to coordinate inventory and sample requests.

Who You Are

• 0–5 years of relevant experience in inventory management, logistics, laboratory support, warehouse operations, or a related field.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment requiring physical mobility and movement.

• Able to work with materials in cold-room conditions (2–8°C).

• Willingness to learn new inventory and tracking systems.

Preferred

• Knowledge or experience with sample tracking or inventory management software.

• Experience with physical inventory, stockroom, warehouse, materials, or sample logistics is a plus.

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