Material Handler I

Our Mission is to Map the Universe of Biology.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

As the pioneer in the field of spatial biology, NanoString enables scientists across the globe to envision molecular interactions in three dimensions with three different systems, the nCounter Analysis System, the GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP) and the CosMx Spatial Molecular Imager (SMI) platform.

As a result, scientists can see the multiomic expression of genes and proteins in the natural context of tissue structure.

The secret sauce to the company's success is our people, who are committed to excellence and dedicated to catalyzing the next biological revolution.

Collectively, we live our corporate values of ambition, grit, ingenuity, authenticity, and customers every day.

Job Summary :

The Material Handler I is responsible for inventory management, cycle count, receipt of goods, and kitting customer orders.

Additional responsibilities could include processing domestic shipping orders.

Requirements :

• 0-2 years of direct work experience in a warehouse environment, managing inventories and kitting customer orders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Prior warehouse and inventory management experience preferred
• Team player with proven ability to work well under pressure and constant deadlines
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions for dilemmas and problems
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, especially Outlook and Excel
• Professional aptitude, presentation and demeanor
• Detail-oriented
• Can quickly learn new skills and is adaptable to rapid change
• Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and strong customer focus
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment

Essential Functions :

• Accept receipt of products and ensure that materials are in good condition
• Unpack and check goods received against purchase orders or invoices
• Operate effectively in our ERP system for goods receipts and to create and process production orders and shipments
• Maintain all records related to incoming goods
• Reject unsatisfactory items as required, and assess the need to file claims with carrier
• Participate in weekly cycle counts, and assist with reconciliation of item variance
• Kitting raw materials into finished goods using Standard Operating Procedures
• Process customer orders through the NAV ERP system
• Verify inventory locations and availability for shipment against requirements specified in purchase orders
• Physically package all outbound shipments to domestic and international customers
• Fulfill internal orders of consumable lab supplies and reagents
• Manage on-hand inventory and interact with purchasing to ensure sufficient inventory to meet requirements
• Interact closely with Finance on all inventory related issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, environmental, safety, and hazardous waste regulations
• Special project and other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications :

• Working experience in the biotech / life science industry is preferred (GMP experience)
• Familiarity with an ERP system desired, preferably Microsoft Navision
• Certification in powered industrial trucks (walkie-stacker, forklift) preferred

Target Base Salary Range :

$40,000- $45,000

Base salary is an integral part of NanoString's total compensation package. Base salary considers an individual's skills, experience, and competitive market value.

The base salary range represents what NanoString pays for a job within a salary grade based on external market data in comparison to similar positions from other companies in our industry.

Employees generally enter a salary grade at the lower-to-mid-point in the range.

Other compensation elements include a discretionary annual bonus, incentive compensation for sales roles, comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off, including designated holidays.

NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact [email protected].

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT : NanoString has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to ALL U.S. employees (regardless of work location), onsite contractors and visitors except as prohibited by applicable law.

As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination within 31 days of their hiring date or have applied for an exemption for which an accommodation can be made.

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