Supply Chain, Shipping and Logistics Scientist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSS is searching for a Supply Chain, Shipping and Logistics Scientist in Rahway, NJ.

Scientist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Manage shipments of raw materials, active ingredient, analytical samples, and drug product in support of development programs.  Complete shipping documentation required for shipments.
  • Establish and maintain a tracking system for all inbound and outbound shipments for the team.
  • Learn processes for domestic and international shipments, which can either be inbound or outbound from the client facility.
  • Liaise with project team leads to develop demand schedule for shipments.
  • Work closely with internal partners who provide support for such shipments, including Materials Management, Global Trade Compliance, and Research Labs Logistics.
  • Complete training and maintain proficiency on requirements for shipments, including the Global Trade Automation System, Customs Valuation Tool, Import-for-Export rules, ChemStock Manager, and various internal shipping request (Scientific Work Management System) tools
  • Extract internal release documentation (CoA’s, SDS, etc.) from internal repositories and provide to project teams and external partners as needed.
  • Clearly communicate requirements and expectations for timelines and deliverables to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate shipping documentation with external partners in accordance with internal processes and contractual terms.
  • Monitor delivery of shipments; work closely with logistics personnel to troubleshoot delays; keep teams informed of expected dates of delivery.
  • Support reconciliation of import-for-export entries.  
  • ·Support shipping related deviations, initiation through event closure.  Work closely with internal partners, including Quality, to support event closure.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

  • Experience with MS Office (proficient Excel, Access and PowerPoint user)
  • Experience with SAP (or similar enterprise system) a plus
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Effective influencing skills based on strong business understanding and analysis
  • Able to manage multiple priorities
  • Able to function well in a cross-cultural environment
  • Resilient individual, able to function in a dynamic and changing corporate environment
  • Strong Supply Chain experience / Logistics background
  • Experience in Quality Systems (i.e. Deviation Management), Quality Assurance and Quality Control is a plus
  • Solid knowledge of global GDP/GMP, Distribution & Logistics area, regulatory requirements and good documentation practices
  • Comfortable with the deployment of a new process and able to come with initiatives to handle the "Unknown"
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, based on science, facts, data and understanding of the regulatory requirements in evolving environments; must be able to apply sound risk management

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering
  • Minimum of 2 Years of Experience (Target: 2 - 4 years)

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rahway, NJ are encouraged to apply.

  • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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