Research Associate 2, Critical Reagent Inventory Management (CRIM)
On-siteNovato, California, United States
Novato, California, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeEntry LevelLarge
Full TimeEntry LevelLarge
Job Summary
Manage critical reagent and reference standard inventory, logistics, and storage to ensure availability for analytical testing throughout the product lifecycle. Conduct risk assessments, perform freezer mapping, and coordinate on-site receipt, handling, and shipment of materials while partnering with laboratories, supply chain, and external vendors. Draft reports, maintain Veeva and QMS documentation, and support contract administration to ensure compliance with GMP and GLP standards. Engage the Quality organization for ownership transfers and act as the single point of contact for CRIM activities.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience (biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environment)
- Experience in laboratory operations, inventory management, quality systems, or analytical sciences
- Good understanding of critical reagents and reference standards with the ability to serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for CRIM
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work on-site (5 days per week) to perform hands-on material handling and storage activities
- Ability to work independently, proactively identifying opportunities and taking action
- Proven flexibility and execution skills to deliver in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, with the ability to work with ambiguity and complexity
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate requirements and strategies to diverse audiences
- Minimum: Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of industry experience, including 2-3 years in a similar CRIM, laboratory operations, or inventory management role
- Experience with GMP, GLP, or other regulated environments
- Experience with Veeva, QMS records, or change control processes
- Experience supporting contract administration or vendor management
- Experience with inventory management systems and reagent/reference standard lifecycle management
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology development environments
- Additional training or certification in inventory/supply chain management
- Experience in GMP/GLP environments
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