Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Our high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range.
Our tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to : bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimize food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.
Job Description
Job Description
The Distribution Associate will mainly assist with shipping and receiving tasks in LGC's warehouse. This role involves handling product reception and preparation for both local and global deliveries following ISO 13485 quality standards.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily :
- Package products under supervisor’s mentorship following SOP’s and written instructions that meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements
- Receive, inspect, and handle incoming materials in accordance with SOP’s and written guidelines to align with company, customer, and regulatory standards
- Assign lot numbers in Microsoft Access database
- Ensure production supplies and inventory are accurately labeled and stored
- Accurately print and apply labels to packaging materials, manually and with automated equipment
- Handle domestic and international shipments with mentorship from the supervisor
- Participate in physical inventory activities, such as routine cycle counts, to maintain inventory integrity
- Potential handling of dangerous good items
- Support distribution activities as needed
- Thoroughly grasp and adhere to the demands of the ISO 13485 quality management system
- Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent experience requiredPrior experience with material handling and preparation of finished product for shipmentStrong dedication to quality and continuous improvementWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)Experience working with information technology, including database softwarePreferred Qualifications :
Demonstrated experience with dangerous goods handlingFedEx and UPS shipping systemsPrior experience with material handling and preparation of finished product for shipment, in a manufacturing or biotech organizationProficiencies & Behaviors :
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work autonomously and cooperatively as an effective team member in a complex and rapidly growing companyResponsive to customer requests, both internal and external, with focus on timely and effective delivery of service needsAdaptable to learn and adopt new systems, processes, and forms of documentation to meet business needsDedicated to meeting goals promptly and within financial limitsDemonstrated good professional judgment and reliabilityHigh accuracy and detail orientationResonates and operates in line with LGC’s core value behaviors : Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.Additional Information
This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus program.
What we offer (US based employees) :
Competitive compensation with strong bonus programComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependentsFSA / HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder careDeductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributionCompany-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance programFlexible work optionsPet Insurance for our furry friendsEnhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeksPTO that begins immediatelyTown Hall monthly meeting onsite / virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Companywide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership. For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
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