Lab Materials Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

Umoja is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Laboratory Materials Associate to support our Research and Development (R&D) and Quality Control (QC) laboratories at Umoja’s Colorado Laboratory, Innovation and Manufacturing Building (CLIMB) facility. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of and experience supporting the day-to-day operations of a Biology/Cell Culture lab. This position will be responsible for restocking routinely used supplies, shipping and receiving, inventory counts, reordering inventory, and processing incoming inventory. This position will also include opportunities to take an active role in continuous improvement projects and support additional Supply Chain duties as needed.

This role is based onsite 5 days/week at our Louisville, CO location.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Specific responsibilities include:  

• Perform routine onsite supply chain responsibilities daily, following applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Order and restock routinely used supplies
• Lab shipping and receiving
• Repack and store incoming inventory
• Maintain accurate inventory counts in Benchling
• Regular lab presence to assess material needs
• Collaborate with various stakeholders such as lab area owners and EHS to ensure lab safety needs are met
• Requesting quotes for lab materials and sourcing alternate items from vendors
• Interact with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) with tracking materials for Quality Control Microbiology and Analytical
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous process improvement
• Invoice reconciliation as needed
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have:

• Associate Degree or experience in laboratory science or supply chain with a minimum of 2 years of inventory/supply chain/laboratory experience
• Experience working within a lab and managing its operations
• Experience working with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Microsoft office application skills, specifically Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Biotech start-up/life science industry and/or gene therapy experience is a plus 
• Working knowledge of a KANBAN system
• Experience with Benchling/LIMS is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems, especially NetSuite, is a plus
• Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent competing tasks
• Experience working across multiple locations
• Team player, respectful of others, and open to new ideas 
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to work independently   
• Self-motivated and passionate about operational excellence  
• Great attention to detail, resourceful, and well organized  
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to lift and maneuver 50lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel for extended periods
• Ability to work on-call, after hours, and/or weekends on occasion or in emergencies
• This position is required to be onsite 5 days/week
• Adherence to wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, such as lab coats, eye protection, cold gloves, safety vest, etc.

Hourly Range: $23.91 – $29.53 (This role is non-exempt and is overtime eligible.)