Lab Shipping & Materials Coordinator

PerkinElmer; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer in New Haven, CT is seeking a shipping coordinator to manage timely shipment of samples from multiple sites. You will prepare, schedule, and coordinate shipments, liaise with scientists on shipping needs, and ensure paperwork accuracy while maintaining shipping certifications.

Experience with Hazmat shipping and Coupa invoicing is preferred, along with strong MS Office skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 2–3 years of related exp, or an Associate’s degree with 1–2 years exp preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, stay detail-oriented, and communicate effectively with scientists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ship samples, compounds, or related materials from the New Haven site.
• Schedule shipments to be picked up from New Haven, Cambridge, MA and Durham, NC sites.
• Liaise with scientists to understand shipping needs and timelines.
• Review and verify shipment paperwork for accuracy and communicate discrepancies.
• Maintain appropriate shipping certifications.
• Hold regular meetings with shipping carriers.
• Assist with invoice coding in Coupa.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Coupa

Hazmat certifications (preferred)

Job description

PerkinElmer in New Haven, CT is seeking a shipping coordinator to manage timely shipment of samples from multiple sites. You will prepare, schedule, and coordinate shipments, liaise with scientists on shipping needs, and ensure paperwork accuracy while maintaining shipping certifications.

Experience with Hazmat shipping and Coupa invoicing is preferred, along with strong MS Office skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced lab environment.