Lab Coordinator Jobs

Lab Coordinator jobs are open across academic research, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biotech, and environmental testing settings, from entry-level to senior coordinator and lab manager roles, with specializations in quality control, clinical trials coordination, and research support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles95
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCleveland Clinic
Top cityOakland, CA
Work type65% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Lab Technician/Office Coordinator
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Lab Technician/Office Coordinator
DAIRYLAND LABS
Battle Creek, Michigan
Customer Service
Customer Support
High school diploma or GED

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Lab Associate Coordinator - Siteman Cancer Center
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Lab Associate Coordinator - Siteman Cancer Center
BJC HealthCare
St. Louis, Missouri
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$18.85 - $31.3/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Medical Office Coordinator - Cardiac Cath Lab of Conroe
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Medical Office Coordinator - Cardiac Cath Lab of Conroe
SCA Health
Conroe, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
$18 - $22/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Assistant Professor, Nursing and Skills Lab Coordinator
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Assistant Professor, Nursing and Skills Lab Coordinator
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
Master's degree in nursing
201-500

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CLINICAL DATA COORDINATOR | Day Shift | Cath Lab
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CLINICAL DATA COORDINATOR | Day Shift | Cath Lab
Salina Regional Health Center
Salina, Kansas
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
1,001-5,000

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Lab Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

Cleveland Clinic3 open roles
Ballad Health2 open roles
BJC HealthCare2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Medical Devices
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in lab coordinator jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a closely related life science field
  • Hands-on experience operating and maintaining standard laboratory instruments and equipment
  • Proficiency with laboratory information management systems or electronic lab notebooks
  • Knowledge of GLP, GMP, or relevant regulatory compliance standards
  • Experience with laboratory safety protocols and OSHA guidelines
  • Strong organizational skills for managing sample tracking, inventory, and scheduling

Tips for Your Lab Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to lab workflows

Highlight specific equipment you've operated, software like LIMS or ELN platforms, and any inventory or sample management systems. Generic lab experience reads as filler. Recruiters scan for the exact instruments and protocols listed in the posting.

List certifications that set you apart

If you hold OSHA safety training, GLP certification, or CAP or CLIA compliance experience, place those near the top of your resume. Many postings filter candidates on regulatory familiarity before even reading the experience section.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists lab coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without jumping between multiple sites.

Filter by setting, not just title

Lab coordinator roles differ sharply between clinical, academic, and industrial environments. Search by industry or department keyword alongside the job title so you're applying to environments where your hands-on experience actually transfers.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers for lab coordinator roles commonly ask how you'd handle a reagent shortage, a protocol deviation, or a failed equipment calibration. Prepare two or three concrete examples from your experience that show you can problem-solve mid-experiment without stalling the team.

Negotiate start date around training cycles

Many labs run onboarding in cohorts tied to quarterly safety training or instrument qualification windows. If an offer is extended, ask when the next onboarding cycle starts so you're negotiating a start date that works for both sides, not just availability.

Lab Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most lab coordinators?

Cleveland Clinic, Ballad Health, and BJC HealthCare are hiring the most lab coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in California, Illinois, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and large pharmaceutical companies consistently make up a significant share of active postings.

How many lab coordinator jobs are remote?

About 35% of lab coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly on-site given the hands-on nature of laboratory work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include clinical trials coordination, regulatory documentation, and data management roles within larger research organizations.

How do you become a lab coordinator?

Most lab coordinators start with a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related science, then gain bench experience through research assistant or lab technician roles. From there, taking on scheduling, inventory, or compliance responsibilities in your current position builds the coordination skills employers look for. Earning a relevant certification in laboratory safety or quality systems strengthens your candidacy further.

Can I get a lab coordinator job with little or no experience?

Yes, entry-level lab coordinator positions exist, particularly in academic research settings and core facilities that value potential over a long work history. Undergraduate research experience, senior thesis lab work, or internships that involved any sample handling, data entry, or equipment upkeep all count. Emphasize transferable organizational skills and any direct lab exposure, even if it was part of coursework.

What does the lab coordinator interview process look like?

Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen with HR or a hiring manager, followed by a technical or behavioral interview with the lab director or principal investigator. Some employers add a brief skills assessment or a lab tour where you may be asked to walk through how you'd handle a specific workflow. Reference checks are common before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to lab coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to lab coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, whether that's clinical, research, or industrial lab settings, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.

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