Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific FSP - Logistics Coordinator in Foster City, California
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.
Key responsibilities:
Provides support to clinical supplies operations and administrative activities in all areas of clinical supplies lifecycle of low to moderate complexity studies.
Responsible for generation, review/processor approval, and closure of Material Transfer Requests (MTRs).
Support tracking and logistics of reference materials, samples for commercial active pharmaceutical ingredients and products. This may include specific manufacturing sites or products.
Interact and collaborate cross-functionally to support projects.
Provide support to laboratory investigations, change management, deviations and CAPAs (corrective and preventive actions)
Provide support related to sample shipments to external partners as needed.
Interact with freight forwarders to initiate shipments and customs brokers for customs clearance inquires as needed
Assist with adhoc shipment issues with guidance from subject matter expert
Contribute to process improvement projects
Coordinates, supports and performs logistics and administrative work to support the department.
Supports the day to day operations of the study drug, comparators and ancillaries management.
Ensures all activities are performed in compliance with company good practices and client requirements.
Completes ongoing training on new regulations concerning all clinical supplies and GxP activities.
Participates in and supports department project teams.
Oversee the daily drug product/medical device receipt, ordering, storage, label printing, labeling activities, inventory management, distribution, return drug accountability and destruction.
Ensure all activities implemented by PPD Depots follow company SOPs, and client requirements.
Track inventories and expiration dates of all department drug products and medical devices. Issue monthly status reports.
Arranges purchases of additional supplies upon request.
Ongoing Training on new Regulations concerning GMP activities.
Maintain updated Metrics Indicators Reports.
Maintains accurate data in electronic management systems for assigned studies
Education and Experience:
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Technical positions may require a certificate
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years).
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Intermediate English and good communication skills both written and verbal
Solid understanding of the Clinical Supply process, such as manufacturing, handling, importing, shipping, exporting, auditing, labeling and packaging
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills planning analytical skills
Good analytical skills and is able on issues of a diverse and confidential nature
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail aligned with high standards of quality and excellence
Adaptive to changes and able to handle high-pressure situations
Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently with moderate direct supervision
Ability to apply proper channels of communications to voice concerns and suggestions
Working Environment:
Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with
proficiency.
May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $18.30–$30.50.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.