Materials Technican
Core
Executes day-to-day lab operations and support objectives at customer facilities, managing cold-storage inventory, coordinating complex international shipments of biological materials, and ensuring laboratory workflow continuity.
Role type
Senior Materials Technician (Logistics & Lab Operations)
Builds
Reliable supply chain for plasmid DNA, mAbs, cell lines, and analytical samples for drug discovery teams.
Domain
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Drug Discovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cold-chain inventory management, international logistics coordination, hazardous waste handling, data documentation, IT proficiency (Excel/Word), Good Laboratory Standards (GLS) knowledge
Preferred skills
Understanding of protein structure, experience with DS (Drug Substance) materials
Technologies
DLIMS, Avantor shipping systems, −80°C/−20°C/4°C freezers
Responsibilities
Coordinate shipment of DS materials (plasmid DNA, mAbs, cell lines) and prepare paperwork; Oversee internal sample tracking and aliquoting; Manage departmental freezer inventories and disposal; Serve as primary contact for scientists regarding shipping systems and troubleshoot issues; Collect and organize data on lab activities and metrics.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
