Logistics Coordinator

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Description: Logistics Coordinator

Role:

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Foster City, CA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner. At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk; our award-winning training programs speak for themselves.

 Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to demonstrate the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist manager with assessing requests, researching materials, facilitating shipments, negotiating requested amounts, and general troubleshooting.
• Material Transfer Request (MTR) generation/processer approvals
• Creates and assembles paperwork required for shipments, including packing slips, invoices, analysis reports, and safety data sheets.
• Shipment Tracking and Communication with Shipping and Receiving Sites
• Provides support to temperature excursions/shipment events, change management, deviations and CAPAs Temperature Monitor Alarm Notifications
• PR initiation/assessment write up (with data provided by the SME)
• CxO communication for disposition as described in event documentation (deviation)
• Processing of CxO to CxO MTRs (processor approval)

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School degree with 1+ years of relevant experience in an analytical GMP regulated environment
• 0 + Years with AA

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of cGMP and quality control (QC) is a plus
• Knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office LIMS, electronic notebooks, etc. is a plus
• Demonstrates effective time management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Demonstrates the ability to clearly and concisely present/explain results to multiple internal audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of skill levels and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Work Environment:
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
•Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
•Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
•Able to lift and move objects of 15 to 40 pounds
•Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
•Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
•May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
•Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or