Laboratory Logistics Analyst

DCS Corp; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a Laboratory Logistics Analyst to oversee daily coordination, resource management, and compliance in the technical lab. Build and maintain master schedule, track project resources, and manage procurement.

The role requires US citizenship, a high school diploma with 10+ years, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance. Strong communication, analytical skills, and experience managing multiple contracts are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required due to sensitive customer requirements.
• High School diploma with 10+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Minimum five years of direct experience managing multiple technical projects or contracts.
• Strong skills in technical, business-case, and management analyses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; drafting reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the Laboratory Master Schedule with cost and schedule estimates.
• Analyze project work for manpower, equipment, and materials; propose solutions.
• Track CRA resources and provide annual estimates and updates.
• Monitor performance against plans and suggest corrective actions.
• Coordinate procurement and inventory to ensure uninterrupted lab operations.
• Track vendor orders and coordinate with NAVFAC for installation.
• Maintain inventory, expirations, and disposal of perishables; conduct annual inventories.
• Track maintenance and calibration; document downtime and impacts.
• Coordinate with safety bodies to ensure facility compliance and track SDS.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Project management experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Scheduling/database tracking software

Technical/management analyses

Education

High School diploma with 10+ years

Job description

Salary Range: $70,310 - $75,100

DCS is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Laboratory Logistics Analyst to oversee the day-to-day coordination, resource management, and compliance of our technical laboratory.

In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the lab's master schedule, tracking project resources, managing material procurement, and coordinating inventory and equipment maintenance. Additionally, you will play a critical role in safety compliance, interfacing with regulatory representatives to maintain a safe and fully operational environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background, outstanding organizational skills, and a proven track record of managing technical projects, contracts, or task orders.

Essential Job Functions:

Create and maintain the Laboratory Master Schedule. Establish accurate cost and schedule estimates for all incoming work.

Analyze existing and future project work in relation to required manpower, equipment, and both direct and indirect materials. Identify potential bottlenecks and propose proactive solutions for laboratory resource management.

Track Cooperative Research Agreement (CRA) resources, including compiling yearly estimates of project units, laboratory usage, and equipment costs. Track status throughout the fiscal year and provide regular updates to the Branch Head and CRA Manager.

Support the Branch in monitoring performance against plans. Analyze significant deviations, provide expert judgment on project compromises, and help formulate actionable corrective plans to support managerial decision-making.

Coordinate and ensure direct and indirect laboratory materials are ordered in a timely manner to maintain uninterrupted laboratory functionality. Anticipate material and equipment needs for upcoming projects and synchronize asset usage to minimize throughput issues.

Track the fulfillment of orders by vendors and ensure successful delivery of products or services. Interface with NAVFAC when necessary for installation coordination.

Maintain an updated inventory of all perishable goods and consumables. Track material usage rates, expiration/recertification dates, and lead times. Provide timely recommendations for replenishment and safe disposal of expired materials. Partner with the Asset Management Department to conduct annual inventories of tracked equipment.

Track preventative maintenance and calibration schedules for major laboratory equipment, adjusting timelines to minimize impact on the Master Schedule. Document and track unplanned equipment downtime and analyze its budget and schedule impacts.

Coordinate with NAWC/NAWS Industrial Hygiene, Kern County Air, OSHA, and HazMat representatives to ensure full facility compliance. Document and track all safety visits and coordinate corrective actions. Maintain and organize Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all laboratory chemicals.

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer requirements.

High School diploma with 10 plus years.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the duration of employment.

Minimum of five (5) years of direct experience managing multiple technical projects, contracts, or task orders.

Strong ability to perform technical, business case, and management analyses.

Outstanding communication skills with experience drafting technical administrative reports and visual aids (briefings, diagrams, schematics). Proficiency in schedule and database tracking software.