Sample Coordinator

Join our team of dedicated laboratory professionals who are committed to improving patient health through groundbreaking innovations. As a Sample Coordinator, you will be an integral part of our laboratory services team, performing a variety of sample and standard handling tasks with minimal supervision. Your role will involve following established SOPs, assisting laboratory staff, and ensuring compliance with sample handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of sample and standard tasks including receipt, check-in, login, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, check-out, and participate in the physical return and disposal of materials.
• Communicate the status of samples and standards to the appropriate laboratory staff.
• Guide and advise laboratory staff on sample and standard procedures.
• Complete investigation and deviation forms as necessary and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Review and provide feedback on laboratory requests to ensure compliance with applicable SOPs.
• Train on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements.
• Respond to environmental unit alarms and participate in on-call responsibilities.
• Perform work assignments accurately, timely, and safely.

• High/Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• Technical positions may require a certificate.
• Previous experience comparable to at least 2 years or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic knowledge of inventory flow and control.
• Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements including documentation and sample storage.
• Ability to write/review SOPs and process improvement outlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Effective time management and project management skills.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Exposure to laboratory processes.
• Strong job tenure.

Work is performed in a regulated environment with exposure to sub-frozen conditions and biological fluids, which may include infectious organisms. The role may involve shift work and requires the ability to prioritize assignments and work within potentially stressful deadlines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

The pay range for this position is $20.16 - $20.16/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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