Clinical Materials Handler

Actalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in San Diego, CA is seeking a Clinical Materials Handler to support laboratory production and R&D by managing the receipt, storage, inventory control, and distribution of clinical and laboratory materials. This onsite role requires meticulous documentation, SOP adherence, and strong Excel skills.

A STEM degree and 2+ years of related experience are preferred. The position emphasizes strict adherence to quality standards, detailed record-keeping, and efficient material flow within a

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Experience in regulated biotech/pharmaceutical/medical device environments (GMP/GLP/ISO).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to follow SOPs and detailed procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, track, and distribute clinical and laboratory materials.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and documentation in controlled environments.
• Support laboratory production and R&D operations in a regulated setting.
• Adhere to SOPs and quality standards in daily tasks.

Skills

Inventory management

Regulated environment experience

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office applications

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Materials Handler supports laboratory production and R&D operations by managing the receipt, storage, tracking, inventory control, and distribution of clinical and laboratory materials. This role operates in a regulated environment and requires strong attention to detail, inventory accuracy, documentation practices, and adherence to SOPs and quality standards.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience with inventory, materials management, warehouse operations, or supply chain support
• Experience working in a regulated environment (biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to follow SOPs and detailed procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of material handling, inventory, warehouse, or logistics experience
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Experience supporting laboratories, manufacturing, or R&D teams
• Experience with:
• Cycle counting
• Receiving and stocking materials
• Lot/part number verification
• Expiration management
• Kanban inventory systems
• Inventory investigations and reconciliation

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.