Laboratory Services Coordinator

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description

Laboratory Services Coordinator

LOCATION
Oxford, United Kingdom

POSITION SUMMARY
The Laboratory Services Coordinator at Thermo Fisher Scientific will play a key role in coordinating Laboratory Management processes at our Oxford Research site. This position ensures that all required laboratory resources are available, accurately managed, and delivered in a timely manner to support scientific operations.
Acting as the central interface between Scientific Research Teams and Laboratory Services, you will help enable seamless lab operations and ensure researchers can focus fully on scientific discovery. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a world-class research environment and support critical scientific advancements.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as the key interface between Scientific Research Teams and Laboratory Services (ULS/Vertex) at the Oxford site

Identify daily laboratory priorities and align operational support accordingly

Attend scientific meetings to understand experimental needs, timelines, and resource requirements

Manage specialty consumables stockrooms (onsite and offsite), ensuring optimal availability and organisation

Handle ordering, receiving, storage, rotation, and cycle counting of laboratory inventory

Coordinate special orders and liaise with external vendors and suppliers

Track backorders, supply availability, and delivery timelines, ensuring proactive communication with stakeholders

Support laboratory media preparation and coordination of commercially procured materials

Oversee management of chemicals, reagents, consumables, and biological materials for lab operations

Act as a key point of contact for EHSS, ensuring compliance with safety standards and promoting best practices

Support PPE availability and coordinate with vendors (including lab coat services)

Manage inbound and outbound shipments, including sample and material logistics

Support aliquoting, preparation, and dispensing of laboratory materials

Follow SOPs, best practices, and site-specific work instructions to ensure compliance and consistency

Analyse operational data with site leadership and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Support implementation of process improvements across laboratory services operations

Ensure inventory accuracy and adherence to site metrics and reporting requirements

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in a laboratory, biotech, pharmaceutical, or scientific support environment

Strong teamwork and communication skills, with ability to interact across all organisational levels

Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements in laboratory settings

Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Experience with inventory management systems and laboratory support tools

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support process improvements

Adaptable, proactive, and service-oriented mindset

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or laboratory-based environments

Relevant scientific degree (Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline)