Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

This position is responsible for the inventory management, minimal order management, and material handling of biological specimens, samples, clinical agents, and materials from multiple commercial and government clients. These materials are stored at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to below freezing with potentially hazardous properties. This position uses database applications and standard precautionary procedures to work independently, be self-directed, communicate optimally, and use good judgment when making decisions. Internal or external client interaction occurs under the guidance of experienced professional or technical staff.

• Leads all aspects of the material planning of new product launches, packaging changes, and product phase-outs.
• Works closely with managers to support customer inquiries, discrepancies, inventory maintenance and database updates.
• Develops the analysis and assistance with BOM changes and updates.
• Crafts BOMs, routings, and work orders, and implements Planner Standard Work.
• Reconciles work order labor and material variances.
• Responsible for using an inventory management system for data entry, sample tracking, and management of samples.
• Compiles accurate production reports on a periodic basis.
• Participates in process improvement activities.
• Assures compliance to cGMP parts 210 and 211 and company quality systems.
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), facility safety guidelines, and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requirements which may include compliance with cGMP CFR parts 210 and 211 where applicable.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Requires ability to prepare reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Requires knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Word and possibly Microsoft Access.

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving and sample management.
• Prefer knowledge of methods to handle, process, and store specimens using a computerized storage and retrieval system.
• Prefer knowledge of Universal Precautions, general laboratory and quality assurance/control.

• IATA Dangerous Goods Training for Class 6.2 Shipping.
• Blood Borne Pathogens Training.

• Ability to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, marked changes in temperature.
• May push/pull 600 lb liquid nitrogen dewars, and work from a platform ladder.
• Must use personal protective equipment and enforce to safety protocols.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and push up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to process and handle materials frozen on dry ice (-78°C) or liquid nitrogen (-196°C) for up to 6 hours per day.
• Must be able to work in walk-in freezers or refrigerators periodically for up to 5 hours per day.
• Must be able to use a computer up to 6 hours per day.

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount