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Job Description
Job Description
BioIVT is a leading global provider of research models and value-added research services for drug discovery and development. We specialize in control and disease-state biospecimens, including human and animal tissues, cell products, blood and other biofluids. Our unmatched portfolio of clinical specimens directly supports precision medicine research, aiming to improve patient outcomes by coupling comprehensive clinical data with donor samples. As the premier supplier of hepatic products, including hepatocytes and subcellular fractions, BioIVT enables scientists to better understand the pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism of newly discovered compounds and their effects on disease processes. By combining our technical expertise, exceptional customer service and unparalleled access to biological specimens, BioIVT serves the research community as a trusted partner in elevating science.
Summary
The Logistics and Facilities Manager for BioIVT Disease State Operations will manage the operations of the Detroit Logistics team and Facility operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides a high level of oversight and guidance to all logistics channels. Interface directly with distributors.
- Ensure that all departments understand customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.
- This role will be responsible for logistics management functions throughout an ISO-certified CAP certified organization.
- Will oversee inventory management, distribution & warehousing, and logistics.
- Provides a high level of oversight and guidance to all logistics channels. Interface directly with distributors.
- Create operational efficiencies, discover best practices, and identify programs that lead to increased customer satisfaction.
- Negotiate with & audit shipping contracts (domestic and international).
- Oversee coordination of optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency
- Facilitate operational compliance with relevant health and safety requirements.
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, service logs, or training or safety records.
- Manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities.
- Identify areas for process improvements within logistics and facilities management and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
- Maintain facilities and equipment according to ISO and CAP requirements.
- Biorepository Inventory Management
- Facilitate monthly physical inventory counts and reporting.
- Liaise with building management personnel.
- Facilitate operational compliance with relevant health and safety requirements.
- Cross functional communication with Site Management, Project Management, Order Management and Customer Service.
- Ensure all lab and analytic equipment is appropriately serviced and functional through policy and procedure development and enforcement.
- Check that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies.
- Oversee Biorepository Freezer Core Preventive and Scheduled Maintenance Schedule.
- Knowledge of environmental sustainability practices and energy efficiency to implement in the facility’s operations for cost savings and environmental stewardship.
- Documentation management and review.
- Management of Kit Production department
Requirements
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required
Other Skills and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to : stand; walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, speak, hear / listen, smell, display manual dexterity, reach with hand and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Corporate Health and Safety Program with Immunizations offered.
A full-time Monday through Friday workweek with general business hours and flexibility to occasionally work additional hours as needed and approved by management. This position is in Detroit and the employee will be expected to be on site.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package for eligible team members, including medical, dental, vision, short-term / long-term disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity and accident insurance. We also provide a generous retirement plan with a company match. Eligible employees enjoy competitive time-off policies and a collaborative environment that promotes growth from within. Enjoy company-sponsored events for the entire team!
Join Us!
We can’t wait to work with you! At BioIVT, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of innovation and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table. We seek to build a diverse team and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.
To Learn more about our mission and team culture, click here!
BioIVT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
