Lab Inventory & Logistics Specialist

CTON CORPORATION; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Ins

401(k) retirement plan with up to 4%–4

Paid vacation and sick time-off

Paid holidays

Flexible spending account

ADP discounts

Job summary

OPEN Healthcare in Gardena, CA is seeking an Inventory & Logistics Coordinator to maintain stocked supplies across the laboratory and collection sites. You will manage inventory in Fishbowl and Excel, prepare requisitions, and ensure timely delivery of materials to support lab operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and proactive communication with supervisors and staff. On-site work at our Gardena facility is required, with standard business hours and occasional flexibility as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics or business, or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of inventory control, warehouse/supply or logistics experience.
• Experience with Fishbowl or similar inventory management software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Must be able to work on-site in Gardena laboratory/office.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory and phlebotomy supply inventory in Fishbowl and Excel, keeping accurate, up-to-date records of all items received, issued and transferred
• Prepare, pack and fulfill supply requisitions and orders for departments, collection sites and clients, verifying quantities and meeting turnaround standards
• Receive, inspect, unpack and store incoming shipments; reconcile against purchase orders and packing slips and report any discrepancies
• Perform regular cycle counts and monthly inventory reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances and support inventory valuation reporting
• Monitor stock levels and reorder points; prepare purchase requests and coordinate with vendors to prevent shortages and manage expiration dates
• Communicate proactively with your supervisor, laboratory staff and client services about supply status, delays and backorders, escalating issues early
• Maintain clean, organized and safe storage areas in line with laboratory safety and handling protocols
• Print, stock and distribute requisition forms and other laboratory documents as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned. All employees may be asked to take on additional projects or responsibilities outside of this document, including but not limited to covering for colleagues or handling unexpected tasks, as business needs require.

Skills

Inventory control experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

On-site work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics or business

Tools

Fishbowl

Microsoft Excel

Excel (formulas & lookups)

Job description

OPEN Healthcare in Gardena, CA is seeking an Inventory & Logistics Coordinator to maintain stocked supplies across the laboratory and collection sites. You will manage inventory in Fishbowl and Excel, prepare requisitions, and ensure timely delivery of materials to support lab operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and proactive communication with supervisors and staff. On-site work at our Gardena facility is required, with standard business hours and occasional flexibility as