Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Responsible for organizing the shipment of hazardous materials, including radioactivity, to customers across the US and abroad. These materials are needed by researchers for the continuation of life saving clinical trials. A strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are crucial to this position. This position is part of the world renowned WashU Cyclotron Facility and Nuclear Pharmacy.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains/Updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documents for primary and secondary duties.
• Serves as a backup to supervisor in supervisors’ absence. 
• Provides customer service to internal and external customer who need help ordering radiometal and tracking shipments.
• Works with shipping partners such as USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Associated Couriers as well as campus departments to organize packages each day. Accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork are all critical success factors as the volume is significant.
• Processes intake for each shipped item. Unloads, scans, sorts and shelves packages for pickup, delivery to customers, or placement in storage. 
• Provides timely look up functions for packages using available software. Assists in maintaining accurate names and addresses of customers. 
• Demonstrates safety protocols at all times and attends regular trainings. 
• Prepares and packages lab materials and items for shipping in compliance with IATA (Int’l Air Transportation Assoc.), DOT and other regulatory requirements, using knowledge and training required to be a certified (requires periodic offsite training to maintain certification) shipper of chemicals, biological, and hazardous materials including radioactive shipments. Keeps labs updated on changes in shipping requirements and prohibitions.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations
• Frequent lifting 65 lbs or more

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Packaging equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Ground Transport 49CFR (DOT) Dangerous Goods - Department of Transportation (DOT)

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Hazardous Material Shipping, Lifting Heavy Objects, Packaging

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Must have ability to lift 65 lbs on routine basis.

Appropriate shipping certifications must be obtained within one month of hire date (or within a shorter time frame if noted by hiring manager).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) - International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Work Experience:

Specialized Shipping Of Biological Chemical And Hazardous Material (2 Years)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Effective Written Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Outstanding Organizational Abilities

Grade

G06-H

Salary Range

$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the departme