Inventory Management Specialist

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The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Roche Diagnostics acquired Stratos Genomics (SBX Nanopore Sequencing) in 2020 for its novel Sequencing by eXpansion (SBX) technology. SBX uses unique applications from chemistry, biochemistry, and protein engineering to sequence DNA by nanopore in rapid time with high accuracy and low cost. We are looking for people who are excited to collaborate with us to make SBX successful. You will join the SBX team and play a crucial role in meeting SBX production goals. If you have a passion for precision and a commitment to quality, we'd love to hear from you.

The Inventory Management Specialist will report to the Associate Director, Safety, Facilities, and Security, and execute the day-to-day logistical requirements of operating a research facility. As such, this position will be expected to work onsite each day, supporting research operations and

ensuring a safe and effective working environment for lab personnel.

The Opportunity:

• Checking in packages from daily deliveries, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all goods delivered

• Overseeing chemical delivery receipt and entrance into the chemical inventory system. Owning the inventory process and verifying data through inspections and reconciliations

• Inventory management, including managing our storeroom and restocking common supplies stored and used by our lab teams, including both dry goods and chemicals

• Supplier management, including following up with vendors regarding specific or defective orders and tracking and resolving any discrepancies

• Establishing off-site stocking and inventory agreements with third parties

• Maintaining a safe work environment, supporting Safety, Health, and Environmental programs as needed, including participating as a member of the Spill Response Team

• Working closely with a wide variety of teams, acting as a central point of contact for all employees and teams regarding shipping and receiving and inventory issues

• Service orientation with scientists as customers. Desire to successfully own and manage inventory levels to prevent disruptions to work flow and ensure goods received are of expected quality

• Establishing a new inventory management system for accurate and actively managed inventory levels, with a desire to optimize efficiency and chemical compliance

• Comfortable working in a chemistry-heavy research laboratory that works with large volumes of hazardous materials and generates large quantities of hazardous waste. Must be comfortable handling and checking in hazardous materials

Who You Are:

• You have 4+ years of experience in inventory management, material handling, and/or operations, ideally in a biotech, medical, and/or manufacturing environment

• You have the ability to work independently with solid communication skills

• You have the ability to crouch, bend, climb ladders and step stools, and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis

Preferred Qualifications

• You have experience with using and implementing inventory management systems and supplier agreements

• You have experience working with chemicals and hazardous materials

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Seattle, WA is $40,000-74,200. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed here: Benefits

Relocation benefits are not offered for this role.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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