Materials Coordinator

Description

The estimated salary range for this role based in California is between $21.00 and $24.00 hourly. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

The Company

The world is facing a medical crisis, bacteria are increasingly evolving resistance to even our strongest antibiotics.  The problem is already very real and immediate; for example, bloodstream infection leading to sepsis is now responsible for more than half of all deaths in hospitals and is the most expensive condition treated in hospitals. Sepsis mortality rate increases >6% every hour without effective antibiotic treatment. Yet, despite the life and death urgency, and healthcare cost impacts, current methodologies require 3 days to determine the correct antibiotic.

Specific Diagnostics has developed a breakthrough solution to rapidly determine the effective antibiotic treatment for bloodstream and other acute infections. Used for bloodstream infection Specific’s solution provides results 2 days sooner than existing methods, saving patients suffering from drug-resistant infection. 

We have been funded by nearly $30 M in non-dilutive government sponsored research support and recently $17.5 M in venture capital. This is an opportunity to join us at an inflection point in our commercial growth as we bring our first key product to market and with recognition from major customers fueling an expansion of our staff.

The Job

This is the job for you if want to be where your work to be central to a world-changing and lifesaving product. We are seeking a material coordinator to assist material management in the warehouse, IQC and production. Material includes raw materials (optics, electronics, and mechanical assemblies) and finish goods. The job roles and responsibilities include: 

• Picking part kits for manufacturing assemblers use in the daily assembly of instruments.
• Stocking warehouse area with parts received after incoming inspection and maintaining inventory locations in neat and orderly fashion.
• Data entry into the inventory control system including daily incoming and outgoing stock changes.
• Tagging parts and shelves properly according to quality procedures
• Assist in inventory tracking and physical inventory (cycle counts) as scheduled, reporting discrepancies between physical counts and inventory system.
• Assist with shipping and receiving of material, domestic and international.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

You

You are self-driven, capable of figuring out what needs to be done and making it so, mostly independently with minimal supervision. It is important that you be comfortable, capable, and excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic, fast paced environment. You have these characteristics and skills:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
• Able to use office software and ERP tools (Netsuite preferred)
• Experience in kitting materials, managing incoming and outgoing parts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Experienced in maintaining inventory locations according to quality procedures.
• Some computer skills and experience with common software (Excel, PowerPoint, email)
• Highly detail oriented and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good organizational and self-management skills are needed.
• Good communication skill. 

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• This job is performed in a manufacturing shop setting adjacent to development laboratories and offices. Standing or sitting for extended periods may be required at times.
• Some moderate to heavy lifting is likely. Exertion of up to 40 lbs. of lifting occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common shop tools and equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, etc., are required.