What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate II, Sample & Warehouse Logistics position at Franklin Bio Lab?
Franklin Biolabs emerges from the esteemed legacy of Dr. Jim Wilson's laboratory, a beacon of innovation in vector technology for over three decades. Building on this rich heritage, Franklin Biolabs is poised to redefine the landscape of the global genetic medicines industry. As a Contract Research Organization (CRO), Franklin Biolabs offers a comprehensive suite of services spanning from discovery through clinical manufacturing. Our goal is to empower our partners by providing unparalleled solutions that drive the advancement of genetic medicines. Leveraging decades of expertise and a commitment to excellence, we bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and ensuring that transformative therapies reach those who need them most.
The Associate II, Sample & Warehouse Logistics is responsible for the day-to-day execution of warehouse operations, materials management, sample management, inventory control, and logistics activities within Franklin Biolabs. This position serves as a key operational resource supporting research, preclinical, clinical, analytical, manufacturing, and vivarium operations through the compliant receipt, storage, movement, issuance, shipment, and tracking of materials, samples, test articles, reference standards, and client-owned inventory.
The successful candidate will operate with a moderate degree of independence and must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where processes and systems continue to evolve. This role is expected to identify operational issues, recommend improvements, and actively support the development of the organization. This is a hands-on operational role requiring work across loading docks, warehouses, sample storage areas, laboratories, manufacturing spaces, regulated environments, and vivarium operations.
Education and Experience:
- Required: High School Diploma or GED.
- Preferred: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Business, or related discipline.
- Required: 3–5 years of experience in one or more of the following: Warehouse Operations, Sample Management, Inventory Control, Shipping & Logistics, Laboratory Operations Support, or Manufacturing Support Operations.
- Preferred: Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, clinical laboratory, or other regulated industry environment.
- Preferred: Experience supporting GLP, GCP, GMP, or CLIA-regulated activities.
- Preferred: Experience handling biological samples, test articles, or temperature-controlled inventory.
- Preferred: Experience with ERP, WMS, LIMS, and quality management systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of inventory control principles and warehouse operations.
- Understanding of chain-of-custody requirements and sample traceability.
- Knowledge of regulated sample handling and storage practices.
- Familiarity with temperature-controlled logistics and cold chain management.
- Knowledge of DOT and IATA shipping requirements.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to identify operational risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Comfortable operating in an evolving startup environment with changing priorities and developing processes.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
On-Site:
- This position is 100% onsite
- Work is performed across loading docks, warehouse facilities, sample management and storage areas, research laboratories, GMP analytical laboratories, manufacturing operations, and vivarium facilities.
- Frequent movement between operational areas is required throughout the day.
- Participation in after-hours, weekend, holiday, and emergency response activities may be required to support business continuity and sample protection efforts.
Immunizations and Screenings:
- This position requires access to laboratory spaces and vivarium facilities.
Essential Status:
- Participate in an on-call rotation requiring availability during evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-business hours to respond to critical storage alarms and environmental monitoring events.
- Employee may be required to go on-site during company closures if campus loading dock is open.
Vision:
- Ability to distinguish between different colors (normal color vision).
- Ability to see clearly at various distances.
- Adequate near vision for reading documents or lab equipment.
- Ability to focus and maintain concentration on tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to work in environments with varying light conditions.
Company Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time-Off
- Company Paid Holidays
- Personal Floating Holidays
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life and AD&D insurance (Group & Voluntary)