Laboratory Logistics Associate Specialist

Job Description

Job Description:

Our company's Animal Health, a global, research-driven company that develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of veterinary medicines and services, is seeking an Associate Specialist for our R&D facility in New Jersey. This Laboratory Logistics Specialist will support the progression of molecules through the development process by facilitating R&D laboratory operational excellence in the Pharmaceutical Sciences department, thereby helping to transform drug candidates into marketed products for our company's Animal Health, a company whose products enable pets and people to enjoy their time together and help keep livestock healthy to ensure a safe, sustainable, and high-quality food supply.

Within our company's Animal Health Pharmaceutical Sciences department the Laboratory Logistics Specialist serves an integral function within the laboratory, ensuring smooth operation of day-to-day activities. This position will interact with all groups in the department and requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Position Description:

• Support the day-to-day activities and organization within the laboratory, including managing equipment, inventory, and other logistical considerations with a focus on process improvement, operational excellence, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee GMP and non-GMP laboratory equipment life-cycle management, including scheduling maintenance and repair services and retiring old equipment.

• Support facilities-related issues within the laboratory, acting as a liaison to facilities management, lab services, and lab scientists (i.e. placing facilities requests and following up with the multidisciplinary teams until projects are completed successfully).

• Manage purchasing for laboratory and other miscellaneous supplies (e.g. laboratory equipment, chemicals, LAC/e boxes, barcode scanners, and office supplies).

• Take ownership and collaborate closely with laboratory scientists in adhering to safety policies, regulations, and documentation, waste stream support, and chemical management.

• Act as a point of contact for a variety of lab relationships, including laboratory equipment vendors, procurement, shipping receiving and logistics, and others.

• Host external vendors while onsite (i.e. proactively completing visitor security documentation, escorting to / from security, ensuring proper safety and waste disposal compliance).

• Bring elucidation to routine, yet complicated, business processes, identifying possible solutions, and arranging training for larger scientific team as necessary.

• Support the new hire process by ensuring onboarding documentation is up-to-date and distributed appropriately to the manager of the new hire prior to start date.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Associate degree in business or life sciences with experience in a laboratory setting preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of the listed educational requirements.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Proven ability to handle and prioritize a large number of simultaneous assignments and drive results.

• Outstanding communication skills - demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly.

• Accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

• Effective organizational skills in supporting multiple functions.

• Ability to meet deadlines and independently/effectively prioritize work.

• Ability to independently anticipate and solve problems that arise.

• Consistent delivery of commitments in a fast-paced work environment.

• Team player with a “can-do” attitude, flexibility, and adaptability.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in a laboratory setting with a focus on process improvement, operational excellence, and interdepartmental collaboration.

• Experience working with external vendors.

• Understanding “why” and not just the “how” of processes and practices.

• Experience, knowledge, and/or background exposure to GMP processes and requirements.

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