Supply & Equipment Logistics Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a Supply & Equipment Logistics Assistant for our Supply & Equipment Logistics Team at our Safety Assessment site located in Mattawan, MI.

A Supply & Equipment Logistics Assistant will seek to gain knowledge in the basic equipment and supplies utilized and/or administrative tasks associated with functional area and perform the fundamental skills and procedures of the department training plan. The technician is assigned to work in support of study, performing skills under supervision, which may include inspection, cleaning, preparation, basic repairs to, maintenance of, and tracking usage of specialized study equipment and supplies.  Responsibilities may also include tracking of orders, management of departmental inventory, and general administrative support.  The technician assists departmental needs by coordinating with other areas to ensure equipment and supplies are available and in good working order for study functions. 

The pay for this position is $20/hr USD. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilies

• Perform basic skills of the department, with little supervision. Skills include tracking of equipment usage and maintenance, equipment inspection, cleaning, preparation, and some basic repairs. Specific skills will be based on each area’s training plan.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.

• Specific functions include:
• Use, track, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment.
• Track the delivery of non-stock items in support of the study.
• Manage departmental inventory.
• Requires strong organizational, customer service and communication skills
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Certification/Licensure: Non
• Demonstrated ability to consistently and effectively produce high quality results and record accurate study and departmental data.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong customer service focus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• Ability to exercise decision-making under the direction of a technical supervisor.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.