Laboratory Purchasing Coordinator

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Laboratory Purchasing Coordinator Position Summary

The Lab Purchasing Coordinator has the overall responsibility of keeping the Laboratory Storeroom stocked with essential reagents, chemicals and supplies for the Inpatient Laboratory, in addition to both internal and an increasing number of external laboratory customers. He/she is charged with purchasing, properly storing, distributing routine supplies, purchasing equipment and office supplies for set up and maintenance of outreach labs. He/she is detail-oriented, resolves ordering issues, and mindful of cost constraints; tracks usage of supplies and charges in all areas and adjusts purchases for optimum utility/value. He/she interacts with vendors, Lab Manager, Materials Management, Value Analysis Committee and others for cost analysis, budgeting, reporting, and any inventory issues.

Laboratory Purchasing Coordinator Position Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some College is preferred.

Experience

• Laboratory experience is preferred.
• Experience purchasing Laboratory supplies is preferred.

Laboratory Purchasing Coordinator Benefits

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.