Lab Operations Coordinator

Lab Operations Support & Purchasing Administrator (Contract)

Location:

San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Contract Length:

12 months

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (flexibility required)

Pay Rate:

$42/hour

Employment Type:

Contract Openings:

1

Client:

Confidential Language:

Bilingual Korean preferred, not required Role Summary A confidential client is seeking a Lab Operations Support & Purchasing Administrator to support daily lab operations, purchasing activities, and administrative functions. This is a hands‑on, onsite role supporting lab, finance, and operations teams in a fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage purchasing, ordering, shipping, and receiving for lab operations Source vendors, request quotes, and support price comparisons Prepare and submit purchase requests; track POs through completion Follow up with vendors on order status, delivery, and ETAs Receive shipments and verify accuracy against purchase orders Maintain order tracking in JIRA and documentation in Confluence Support inventory tracking, audits, and asset management Coordinate with Finance and Accounting on invoices and payments Provide administrative support including onboarding/offboarding tasks Organize team events and provide general lab support Assist with ad hoc operational tasks as needed Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, operations, or admin support Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment Solid spreadsheet and administrative skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and within a global team Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move equipment as needed Willingness to support after hours or weekends as required Preferred Skills Experience with JIRA and Confluence Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments Previous lab, data center, or technical operations support experience

Pay:

$42.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance

Work Location:

In person