Pharmaceutical Shipping Coordinator

Eurofins; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Eurofins in Lexington, MA is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage non-GMP sample shipments and inventory for Analytical Development. You will coordinate on-site shipment activities, ensure timely and compliant delivery, and collaborate with lab personnel to meet project timelines.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and effective cross-functional communication. This is a full-time, on-site position with typical business hours in Lexington, MA.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 6 months of experience coordinating shipments, logistics, sample management, or related activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and inventory or tracking systems.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States permanently without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site coordinator and point of contact for all non-GMP sample management and shipment activities in Lexington.
• Coordinate the shipment of samples within the client's network and to external partner facilities to support analytical testing and development activities.
• Oversee the end-to-end shipment process, including shipment requests, documentation, preparation and coordination, and confirmation of receipt.
• Ensure shipments comply with applicable transportation requirements and client procedures.
• Collaborate with Analytical Development leads, laboratory personnel, and other stakeholders to prioritize shipments and meet timelines.
• Monitor shipment status, track deliveries, and address delays to ensure timely sample arrival.
• Maintain accurate inventory, shipment, and tracking records.
• Communicate shipment schedules and inventory information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and operational procedures; contribute to continuous improvement of processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Inventory/tracking systems

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Scientific or logistics degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Inventory systems

Job description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Shipping Coordinator will be supporting client's Analytical Development (AD) organization by serving as the primary on-site coordinator for non-GMP sample management and shipment activities in Lexington. This individual is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end shipment process, managing sample inventory, coordinating shipments across client organization and external partner sites, and ensuring timely and compliant sample delivery to support analytical testing activities. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, close collaboration with Analytical Development leads and laboratory personnel, and the ability to manage multiple shipment requests while maintaining accurate records and inventory controls.

This is a full-time, on-site position, with coordination of backup coverage to ensure continuity of operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary on-site coordinator and point of contact for all non-GMP sample management and shipment activities in Lexington.
• Coordinate the shipment of samples within the client's network and to external partner facilities to support analytical testing and development activities.
• Oversee the end-to-end shipment process, including shipment requests, completion of required documentation, shipment preparation and coordination, and confirmation of sample receipt.
• Ensure all shipments are executed in accordance with applicable transportation requirements, client procedures, and expectations.
• Collaborate closely with Analytical Development leads, laboratory personnel, and other stakeholders to prioritize shipment requests and meet project timelines.
• Monitor shipment status, track deliveries, and proactively address issues or delays to ensure timely sample arrival.
• Maintain accurate inventory, shipment, and tracking records using applicable inventory management and tracking systems.
• Communicate shipment schedules, status updates, and inventory information to internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Adhere to all applicable safety, quality, and operational procedures while maintaining a high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance sample management, inventory control, and shipment processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that arerequiredofthe employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• At least 6 monthsof experience coordinating shipments, logistics, sample management, laboratory operations, or related activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and inventory or tracking systems.
• Understanding of shipment logistics and transportation requirements for laboratory samples.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States permanently without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific, logistics, supply chain, or related discipline preferred.

Additional Information

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lexington, MA .

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases
• Compensation: $23.00-$35.00 per hour based on education and related experience

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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