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Job Title: Lab Coordinator

Job Description

The Lab Coordinator supports GMP laboratory operations by coordinating analytical testing activities, maintaining Excel-based tracking systems, and communicating testing progress to enable timely batch release. This role works closely with QC chemists and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tracking of testing workflows, proactive escalation of delays, and timely issuance of Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) following Data Integrity review.

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.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Prospect, IL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Mount Prospect,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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