Laboratory Coordinator (Yakima, WA)

IEH Laboratories, a Leader in Food Safety, is now accepting applications for a Laboratory Coordinator position at its facility in Yakima, WA.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess The Following

• A BS or BA in the biological sciences or related field (required)
• 1+ year of experience as a supervisor in a laboratory setting (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience as a laboratory analyst (required)
• Customer service experience (preferred)
• Thorough understanding of laboratory procedures and operations (including a strong understanding of aseptic technique in the laboratory)
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with data entry and computer applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 30lbs
  
  

The Laboratory Coordinator position involves overall supervision of the laboratory. General duties include the following:

• Managing laboratory testing, including but not limited to: (i) analysis on foods, feeds, and grains; (ii) quality control analyses; and (iii) preparation of reagents
• Evaluation and approval of analytical results, including ensuring that work is completed in a timely manner
• Carrying out sample management procedures from receiving through final disposal
• Serving as customer interface and maintaining positive relationships with customers
• Ensuring that the lab maintains ISO 17025 and USDA accreditations
• Scheduling and staffing, including assisting with interviewing and hiring, training and evaluating laboratory staff, leading weekly meetings, and delegating daily work assignments
• Maintaining laboratory systems and equipment
  
  

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00 hourly. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits after a brief waiting period: medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, 401(k), health and dependent care FSA plans, employee assistance program, 15 days of paid time off per year for sick leave and/or vacation, 3 days paid bereavement leave, and 6 paid holidays per year.

Due to exposure to various food allergens in the laboratory environment, applicants with moderate to severe food allergies are discouraged from applying.

To apply for this position please access the company's job posting at: https://apps.iehlabs.com/applyatieh.html#65f0aa7fcb76193d42fd2701

After navigating to the URL listed above, you will be asked to complete optional self-identification surveys and submit your cover letter, resume and references in a combined, single PDF.

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