Warehouse Specialist

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Job description

Warehouse Specialist

Job ID: req4161
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Division: Applied & Development Research Program
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Services Program's (CSP) primary mission is to perform sequential studies using samples obtained from patients with cancer, AIDS, chronic granulomatous disease, or other diseases associated with immunologic dysfunction, as well as to monitor viral load in patients with HIV.

The Warehouse Specialist position is part of the BioProcessing and Trial Logistics group within CSP, in support of the NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG). The position provides kit making, inventory control, and logistical support for a laboratory participating in clinical trials. The primarily responsibilities revolve around maintaining adequate supplies, inventory control, supply request fulfillment, shipping-related software, and the movement of supplies and/or frozen biospecimens across campus in courier vans. Preference given to applicants with prior shipping or warehouse experience. This position will require IATA and DOT certification as well as Fleet Driver certification for the shipment and relocation of specimens within the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research campus, within 90 days of hire.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track inbound specimen and outbound supply shipments
• Maintain supply inventory records
• Maintain chemical inventory listings
• Organize supplies, including palletized material
• Order supplies
• Communicate with clinical collection centers regarding their supply and shipping needs
• Daily coordination of activities with laboratory staff and central receiving staff
• Scan packages to receive shipments into a clinical database
• Responsible for the packaging of specimens according to transport regulations.
• Schedule hazardous waste pickup
• Responsible for the movement of supplies between locations, on an as needed basis. This requires fleet driver training for the use of a fleet passenger van

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a high school degree
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. daily
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Must have a clean driving record to be eligible for Fleet Driver certification
• This position is considered safety-sensitive and will be subject to random drug testing per the Leidos Biomedical Research Drug Free Workplace Program
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Some college experience or Associate's degree
• Prior customer service experience
• Prior experience shipping via FedEx, UPS, World Courier, USPS
• Experience using shipping equipment such as dollies, lift carts, pallet jacks, air cushion machine, stretch wrap machine
• Prior IATA certification for UN3373, Category B shipments
• Prior fleet driving experience

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations

Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

36,000.00 - 61,875.00

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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