Logistics Coordinator - Kit Production

Kelly Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Transit spending account

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Detroit, MI seeks a Logistics Coordinator – Kit Production for a temp-to-hire opportunity. The role involves assembling and shipping specimen kits, maintaining inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, with a pay rate of $20/hour. Ideal candidates have experience in shipping/logistics and familiarity with laboratory terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, or similar detail-oriented role preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assemble specimen collection kits per study instructions and timelines.
• Verify tubes, labels, requisitions, and shipping materials for accuracy.
• Perform quality checks and document kit production activities.
• Track inventory, restock supplies, and report shortages.
• Label and package kits for domestic and international shipment.
• Support receiving, shipping, and logistics activities.
• Follow SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements (GLP, GMP, GCP, GDP, FDA).
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work environment.
• Communicate professionally with cross-functional teams, vendors, couriers, and customers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

ERP / Inventory system

FedEx / DG knowledge

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical has a new temp-to-hire opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator – Kit Production in Detroit, MI!

A Temporary Opportunity

Shift: M-F 9:00am-5:30pm

Pay: $20/hour

Position Summary

The Logistics Coordinator assembles, prepares, packages, and distributes specimen collection kits for clinical research and biospecimen programs. This role ensures kits are accurate, complete, and compliant with study protocols, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.

The coordinator also supports inventory management, receiving and stocking supplies, and domestic and international shipping. This is a collaborative position that works with internal teams, couriers, vendors, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble specimen collection kits according to study instructions and timelines.
• Verify tubes, labels, requisition forms, and shipping materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform quality checks and document kit production activities.
• Track inventory, restock supplies, and report shortages.
• Label and package kits for domestic and international shipment.
• Support receiving, shipping, and general logistics activities.
• Follow SOPs, EHS policies, and applicable GLP, GMP, GCP, GDP, FDA, and international regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, couriers, and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, laboratory support, or another detail-oriented environment preferred.
• Experience handling scientific materials or working with scientific terminology is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with an ERP or inventory management system preferred.
• IATA or FedEx Dangerous Goods certification is a plus.
• Dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
• Ability to learn new processes and adjust to changing priorities.

Physical and Work Environment

• Full-time, Monday–Friday laboratory support position.
• Requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, and manual dexterity.
• Frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• May require the use of personal protective equipment and handling of biological, chemical, or other potentially hazardous materials.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affordative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.