R&D Logistics & Compliance Specialist

Zoetis; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings benefits

Health, financial wellness, and family support programs

Job summary

Zoetis in Kalamazoo, Michigan is seeking a logistics expert to join their Integrated Sample and Logistics team in Veterinary Medicine Research and Development. This role requires individuals who are knowledgeable about compliance in logistics related to hazardous materials and radioactive materials.

The successful candidate will ensure that materials are delivered safely and on time. A bachelor's degree in a scientific field and 2-3 years of relevant experience are required, along with strong communication and detail-oriented skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in research and development transportation/distribution/logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for logistics.
• Ensure compliance with government laws and regulations.
• Maintain chain of custody for biological specimens.
• Prepare export shipping documentation.

Skills

Strong written and communication skills

High Attention to Detail

Good Time Management

Customer Service Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

IATA Training

U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations Training

Transportation of Radioactive Materials Training

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Integrated Sample and Logistics team in Veterinary Medicine Research and Development. Our team members are critical members of the success of the research and development process to ensure that the right material of the right quality gets to the right place at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert for domestic, export, and import logistics.
• Ensures compliance with all government laws and regulations related to import, export, and domestic shipments as well as all regulations related to Hazardous Materials and Radioactive Materials.
• Provides compliant materials management support for Zoetis materials moving between sites.
• Maintains the chain of custody for biological specimens.
• Prepares export shipping documentation and communicates with couriers, freight forwarders and other relevant parties.
• Provides instructions to exporters detailing specific procedures to ensure safe transportation of the goods as well as expedite customs clearance.
• Provides all entry information to the company's designated customs broker and reviews all documentation provided to customs by the broker.
• Ensures compliance with the current Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and internal compliance regulations.
• Keeps accurate records of all Hazardous Material shipments for auditing by the United States DOT, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and NRC.
• Support key operational functions including supply inventory and invoice management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, along with 2-3 years of experience in a research and development transportation/distribution/logistics environment
• IATA Training
• 49 CFR Parts 100-185 U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations Training
• 49 CFR Parts 173.401-173.477 U.S. DOT Transportation of Radioactive Materials Training
• Strong written and communication skills
• High Attention to Detail
• Good Time Management
• Customer Service Oriented

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare benefits
• Retirement savings benefits
• Health, financial wellness and family support programs