Reagent Materials & Inventory Specialist (FIFO)

Nova Biomedical; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Bonus program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

Nova Biomedical in Waltham, Massachusetts is seeking a Reagent Material Handler to oversee material flow and coordinate with multiple manufacturing departments. You will manage raw materials, WIP, retains and waste, ensuring timely component needs are met through close collaboration with Supervisors and Team Leaders.

The role emphasizes FIFO inventory, cycle counting, and maintaining organized Reagents areas. A focus on GMP/QSR/OSHA standards and a collaborative, adaptable attitude is required.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years' material handling experience is required.
• 2 - 4 years' experience driving a forklift is required.
• Ability to operate power equipment such as stacker and stand-up reach forklift.
• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack.
• Perform basic math and counting with accuracy.
• Read and write English and follow both written/verbal instructions.
• Entry-level knowledge of Quality System Regulations (QSR).
• Entry-level knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Entry-level knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Must be able to perform warehouse inventory cycle counting.
• Must be able to work individually.
• Dependable, willing to learn, adapt to change and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• To receive raw materials for the Reagents Manufacturing Department and stage into assigned warehouse locations.
• Manage all components supplied to various Reagent Departments using the First in First Out (FIFO) methodology and delivering raw material and WIP material per transfer order request, as well as returning unused components to the assigned warehouse location.
• Perform cycle counting of Reagent components for reconciliation purposes and to maintain accurate inventory in Reagents.
• Housekeeping and organization of the Reagents WIP warehouse, retain cage, fridges, Filling and Controls staging areas.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Basic math

English literacy

QSR knowledge

OSHA knowledge

GMP knowledge

Cycle counting

Independent worker

Positive attitude

Tools

Stacker

Stand-up reach forklift

Job description

Nova Biomedical in Waltham, Massachusetts is seeking a Reagent Material Handler to oversee material flow and coordinate with multiple manufacturing departments. You will manage raw materials, WIP, retains and waste, ensuring timely component needs are met through close collaboration with Supervisors and Team Leaders.

The role emphasizes FIFO inventory, cycle counting, and maintaining organized Reagents areas. A focus on GMP/QSR/OSHA standards and a collaborative, adaptable attitude is required.