Sample Dispatch Technician
Core
Execute day-to-day inventory and material management tasks at customer facilities, managing critical materials like consumables, chemicals, solvents, and reagents in laboratory and production environments.
Role type
Sample Dispatch Technician (Logistics & Operations)
Builds
Global shipment of R&D samples from the Cambridge site
Domain
Biomedical / Life Sciences Logistics
Required skills
Inventory management, logistics coordination, dangerous goods handling, shipping documentation, regulatory compliance (IATA/ADR/IMDG/CLP/REACH), problem-solving, Microsoft Excel
Preferred skills
Knowledge of dangerous goods transport regulations, experience in scientific or technical fields
Technologies
Excel, company vehicles
Responsibilities
Receive, prepare, and package samples (biological, chemical, and dangerous goods); Coordinate domestic and international shipments via air, road, and sea; Prepare shipping documentation, labels, and customs paperwork; Proactively track shipments and resolve transport-related issues; Manage dispatch materials and inventory; Report KPIs and support operational tracking; Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on operational role
