What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Specimen Coordinator position at Medasource?
Lab Specimen Coordinator
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: 100% onsite, Monday-Friday
Shift Options: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM or 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire
Pay Rate: $29/hr
About the Opportunity
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career professional with a research background who is looking to gain experience with a prestigious research organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and follow laboratory manuals and study protocols
- Prepare, package, and ship blood and other research specimens
- Coordinate specimen shipments while maintaining compliance standards
- Create and maintain shipping manifests and study documentation
- Perform quality assurance reviews of samples, labels, and associated paperwork
- Support study teams with documentation requests and tracking
- Assist with query resolution and follow-up activities
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of laboratory records and specimen data
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is:
- A recent college graduate with 1-2 years of research or laboratory experience
- Highly professional and detail-oriented
- An excellent communicator, particularly through business-professional email correspondence
- Interested in building a long-term career within research, healthcare, or laboratory operations
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Laboratory, research, or specimen coordination experience preferred
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Proficiency with laboratory technology and systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Salary : $29