Lab Sample Coordinator Early Phase Clinical Research – Dallas Tx

**\*\*\*Shipping and/or warehouse experience strongly preferred\*\*\*** Join one of the world’s largest Clinical Research Organizations and contribute to early‑phase clinical trials that help bring new therapies to life. As a **Sample Lab Coordinator I**, you’ll support healthy volunteer studies and ensure accurate handling, tracking, and shipment of clinical samples in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. This is a full-time, **office-based position in Dallas, TX**, working **Monday through Friday**. To support operational needs and provide scheduling flexibility, shifts may be scheduled **9:00 AM–5:30 PM or 10:00 AM–6:30 PM**. Candidates should be comfortable working within these varying start times and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. **What You’ll Do** In this role, you’ll play a vital part in the sample management process for Phase 1 clinical studies. Key responsibilities include: * Preparing, labeling, storing, packing, and shipping samples to external labs. * Learning and following international shipping regulations for biohazardous materials. * Completing all required documentation and tracking PK sample shipments. * Organizing dispatch schedules and communicating timelines. * Setting up and labeling specimen containers. * Collecting approved body substances (e.g., blood, saliva, urine) using proper precautions. * Operating and maintaining centrifuges and other lab equipment. * Monitoring temperatures, organizing storage space, and achieving samples. * Supporting routine equipment cleaning, calibration, and basic lab procedures. You’ll gain exposure to innovative therapies and play a key part in clinical studies that impact patients worldwide. This role offers hands‑on experience in clinical research and the opportunity to grow within a global organization. **What You Bring** * High school diploma or equivalent. * Shipping and/or warehouse experience or logistics strongly preferred. * Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, regulated clinical environment. * Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills. **Work Environment:** * Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. * Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel. * Exposure to biological fluids. * Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves. **Physical Requirements:** * Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day. * Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment. * Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck. * Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. * Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. * Regular and consistent attendance. * Varied hours may be required. The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is: * Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue. * Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot. * Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly. * Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment. **What do you get?** * Regular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers) * 401(K) * Paid time off (PTO) * Employee recognition awards * Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups) Learn more about our [EEO & Accommodations request here](https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations).