Job Description

Since 1999, Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron(Blue Heron Biotech) has been a pioneer in the gene synthesis industry and has delivered tens of millions of base pairs of perfectly accurate genes to thousands of customers worldwide using its proprietary GeneMaker® multi-technology platform. We are 100% committed to serving our customers with high quality, strict confidentiality standards, and rapid delivery of synthesized genes. In March 2019 Blue Heron was acquired by Eurofins Scientific and became a partner of the Eurofins Genomics US division.

Position Summary :

The Materials Associate is responsible for performing all activities associated with shipping and receiving (approx.50%) and for warehousing, materials management (purchasing and inventory) and laboratory support services (approx. 40%) and facility management (approx. 5-10%)

Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Place orders for routinely used materials. Assure adequate stocks of materials required for the production process. Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies.
• Box customer product for shipment; prepare all carrier documentation; track shipments to their destination as appropriate
• Prepare all non-product outgoing shipments
• Receive of all incoming materials; compare packing list to physical receipt to purchase order
• Perform regular cycle counting to validate the inventory on hand and ensure system accuracy and determine root cause of inaccuracy
• Provide data input to the company’s business management software (ERP system) for shipping/receiving and inventory movement activities.
• Maintain the warehouse in an efficient and organized manner

Qualifications

• High school diploma with some college courses
• Self-motivated, possesses outstanding organizational skills, and the demonstrated ability to perform as an effective team member.
• Experience with shipping and receiving, inventory management and warehouse transfers desirable.
• Prior experience in a laboratory environment highly desirable. Precise attention to detail and adherence to protocols is required.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs
• Must be open to weekend work as scheduling requirements dictate.

Additional Information

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Monday to Friday 9:30am to 6:00pm. Occasionally on weekends as need.
• $20-$24 per hour

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.