POSITION SUMMARY:  Responsible for assisting the Procurement Specialist in purchasing supplies, processing animal orders, calling vendors, and emailing clients. Works as a liaison between animal husbandry, Research Associate teams, administration, and vendors to obtain materials required to operate business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.

• Verify with site leads and management about current inventory levels and keep records to prevent inventory gaps. 
• Negotiates with vendors for best pricing as needed.
• Places orders and schedules shipping/delivery times for ordered animals and supplies.
• Assist laboratory and administrative personnel, ensuring all purchasing documentation has appropriate authorizations.
• Verifies that product information, shipping information, cost and delivery dates are all correct before obtaining authorization to place an order.
• Carefully checks purchase orders for accuracy, completeness and clarity.
• Coordinates storage of any relevant shipments.
• Develops creative new approaches to meeting customer needs.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and identifies problems in a timely manner.
• Follows up on order discrepancies and shortages.
• Enters data into numerous systems with a high attention to detail.
• Generates purchase reports and purchase history.
• Supports Procurement Specialist in organizing and maintaining records for any audit required.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong emphasis on accuracy and detail
• Works well in group problem solving situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Add/subtract/multiply and divide numbers using online software and perform these operations using units of US money, weight measurement, volume, and units.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently. 
• Familiar with Microsoft suite and Google Docs.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Previous experience with ordering preferred.
• Some knowledge of the Biotech field preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED, with upper division education preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 POUNDS at times.

PAY TYPE: Full-time Hourly/Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $15-18/hour Dependent on experience

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00 PM PST

LOCATION: This position must be located within the San Diego area and able to reasonably commute to Explora BioLab's headquarters in Sorrento Valley area*.

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position may operate on a hybrid office/home schedule as approved by management. 

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents are expected to follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.