Materials and Inventory Control Specialist I (In-vivo Antibody Discovery)

Materials and Inventory Control Specialist I 

Onsite in Quincy, MA 

Summary
The Materials and Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for managing laboratory inventory, supply chain logistics, and materials handling to support in vivo laboratory operations. This role ensures efficient and compliant management of supplies, reagents, and equipment, contributing to operational excellence and laboratory safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management & Supply Chain Operations

• Assume accountability for the laboratory inventory plan, including tracking, ordering, and categorizing supplies, reagents, cell lines, and proteins.

• Manage incoming supply chain processes to maintain inventory levels and fulfill custom order requests, working with vendors for timely and quality deliveries.

• Track inventory, anticipate needs, and reorder supplies as required to support uninterrupted laboratory operations.

• Develop and maintain inventory systems for traceability and efficiency, integrating with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms as appropriate.

• Shipping, Receiving & Logistics

• Oversee the logistics for shipping and receiving sensitive samples, ensuring compliance with regulations, proper packaging, and coordination with couriers.

• Generate and manage shipping documentation, including customs paperwork and shipping labels.

• Efficiently and safely package materials for delivery, ensuring secure transit and delivery confirmation.

• Instrument & Reagent Handling

• Support routine instrument maintenance by tracking, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance, calibrations, and repairs.

• Handle reagents, including aliquoting, labeling, storage, and logistics, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Safety, Compliance & Waste Management

• Assist with laboratory safety training, compliance measures, and the development and delivery of training programs.

• Coordinate with waste management teams and support hazardous waste management activities, ensuring safe and compliant disposal.

• Participate in laboratory safety committees and contribute to the development and implementation of new safety protocols.

• Continuous Improvement & Training

• Identify opportunities for improvement in inventory management, shipping/receiving, and waste management, and assist in developing and implementing new procedures.

• Train new team members on inventory management, shipping, receiving, and waste management procedures; provide feedback and delegate tasks as needed.

• Contribute to sound documentation practices for applicable policies and procedures1.

• Collaboration & Communication

• Build productive working relationships with laboratory team members to support fluctuating needs and timelines.

• Communicate proactively about inventory changes, supply deadlines, and procedural updates to ensure alignment across teams.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge & Application:
  Applies foundational and advanced knowledge of supply chain, inventory, and material handling concepts; uses problem-solving techniques to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Complexity & Problem Solving:
  Addresses problems of varying scope, from routine to complex, using judgment and analytical skills to devise solutions and adapt procedures as needed.
• Collaboration & Interaction:
  Develops strong internal relationships, exchanges information, and collaborates to resolve mutual problems; adapts communication style to different audiences and may represent the department in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or related field required; relevant experience in laboratory inventory, supply chain, or materials management preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with LIMS, ERP, and inventory management systems is a plus.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and compliance.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and move laboratory supplies and equipment as needed.

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.