Logistics and Compliance Coordinator

Laboratory Corporation; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific organization in Huntingdon is seeking a Logistics and Compliance Coordinator to manage import and export permits for primate samples. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and attention to detail, possess a proactive attitude, and be eager to learn. Join a supportive team with comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for career development

Autonomous working environment

Access to wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in industry either in an operational or support role advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in learning new things.

Responsibilities

• Create customs documents and CITES applications.
• Coordinate health certificates and legally required documentation.
• Liaise with authorities on import/export processes.
• Maintain tracking of requests in SharePoint.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated and pro-active

Critical thinking

Job description

Are you looking for an office-based position in the scientific industry?

Do you have excellent communication skills paired with great attention to detail?

Are you looking for a role you can develop and progress in?

Here at Labcorp, we are working together to build a healthier and safer world, we exist to help our customers secure the potential of their research and develop products that enhance and enrich life.

We are looking for a Logistics and Compliance Coordinator at our site in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

In this role you will be the subject matter expert and perform CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) permit applications along with managing the physical documents that are a legal requirement for import and export of primate samples to include Health Certificates and Veterinary Letters.

This would suit someone with industry experience looking to take the next step in their career, a graduate interested in science or someone from a shipping/logistics background.

Duties Include:

• Being principal site point of contact for the creation of customs documents and of the application for import and export permits for animal samples (CITES applications) to the federal agency for nature conservation, for the application for epidemics and protection permits and for the completeness of CITES border crossing documentation.
• Coordinating and optimizing the documentation of e.g. health certificates and is responsible for the completeness of legally required documentation.
• Being responsible for close cooperation with authorities and with customs authorities regarding approval processes for import and export of samples.
• Creating shipping documents and commercial invoices for sample shipments and sending appropriate documents to clients or couriers.
• Closely cooperating with Sample Management, Shipping/Logistics and Couriers.
• Closely cooperating with the Study Direction, Governmental Agencies and Internal Veterinary teams to obtain required EHC or vet letters.
• Proactively monitoring and managing pending and future requests by using the CMS tool or any other internal tools and proactively requesting and applying for proper documentation.
• Liaising at least weekly or as needed with the global CITES coordinators to share international shipments and ensure local import documents are ready.
• Maintaining good tracking of all requests in the global SharePoint or local drives.
• Developing and/or maintaining Standard Operating Procedures or guides as needed to ensure proper processes are in place.
• Cross‑training into Sample Management and Logistic if needed/required.

We Offer You:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health cover and contributory pension.
• A variety of work with various stakeholder interaction providing the opportunity to network.
• Autonomous working (on completion of training) where you can manage your own workload.
• Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry in a supportive team with comprehensive training and structured career development path.
• A culture of CARE with access to wellbeing programs and various employee resource groups.

Skills/Experience:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with ability to network.
• High level of attention to detail working to high quality standards.
• Self‑motivated and pro‑active with the ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively.
• Naturally curious and interested in learning new things along with the ability to demonstrate critical thinking.
• Previous experience in industry either in an operational or support role advantageous.

Apply today and see how you can embrace possibilities and change lives!

Please note, due to the remote location of this site, there are no public transport links available.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply.

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