Inventory Control Tech I

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks an Inventory Control Tech I for the South Lake Union campus. This full-time, on-site role manages medical supply inventory, restocks daily, and coordinates with clinical staff to support patient care.

You will use automated systems, maintain par levels, and participate in audits and recalls under GMP guidance. Candidates need a high school diploma, 1 year supply chain experience, and the ability to lift heavy packages.

Qualifications

• High School Degree, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year supply chain related experience or other relevant experience.
• Must be able to attain Pharmacy Assistant License within 45 days of hire.
• Knowledge of computerized or automated systems operations.
• Knowledge of record keeping practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Basic math skills and knowledge of units of measure.
• Knowledge of safety practice.
• Ability to lift heavy packages and objects > 50 lbs. using proper technique.
• Must be able to push/pull cart with 400 lbs. load.

Responsibilities

• Uses an automated inventory control and par leveling system for the ordering, stocking/restocking of medical supplies under the scope of the supply chain management.
• Restocks supplies daily and rotates inventory supporting accurate inventory levels, generating requisitions as needed.
• Distributes medical supplies to patient care areas, while monitoring par levels for specific products to assure that appropriate levels are established in order not to affect patient care.
• Identifies opportunities through the manipulation of par levels, address slow moving inventory by removing product or increasing par levels to meet departmental demand.
• Responsible for maintaining clean and orderly stock locations and labeling of products.
• Acts as liaison between clinical staff and supply chain management as needed.
• Works with and follows instructions of the GMP Specialist in the event of recalls to pull relevant products.
• Perform monthly Expired Lot audit.
• Communicate inventory shortages to Stores Lead or Purchasing.
• Trains new workers in area operations.
• Provide vacation and sick call coverage for Inventory Techs.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Safety awareness

Record keeping practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Assistant License within 45 days

Tools

Computerized systems

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

This position is full-time, hourly. Location is onsite at our South Lake Union campus. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5am-1:30pm.

The Inventory Control Tech I will manage specific medical supply inventory levels throughout the Fred Hutch clinic, and its community sites.

Responsibilities

• Uses an automated inventory control and par leveling system for the ordering, stocking/restocking of medical supplies under the scope of the supply chain management.
• Restocks supplies daily and rotates inventory supporting accurate inventory levels, generating requisitions as needed.
• Distributes medical supplies to patient care areas, while monitoring par levels for specific products to assure that appropriate levels are established in order not to affect patient care.
• Identifies opportunities through the manipulation of par levels, address slow moving inventory by removing product or increasing par levels to meet departmental demand
• Responsible for maintaining clean and orderly stock locations and labeling of products.
• Acts as liaison between clinical staff and supply chain management as needed.
• Works with and follows instructions of the GMP Specialist in the event of recalls to pull relevant products.
• Perform monthly Expired Lot audit.
• Communicate inventory shortages to Stores Lead or Purchasing.
• Trains new workers in area operations.
• Provide vacation and sick call coverage for Inventory Techs.

Qualifications

• High School Degree, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year supply chain related experience or other relevant experience.
• Must be able to attain Pharmacy Assistant License within 45 days of hire
• Knowledge of computerized or automated systems operations .
• Knowledge of record keeping practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Basic math skills and knowledge of units of measure.
• Knowledge of safety practice.
• Ability to lift heavy packages and objects > 50 lbs. using proper technique.
• Must be able to push/pull cart with 400 lbs. load.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.