Job Title: Shipping Coordinator
Department: Logistics
Location: York, United Kingdom
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm
SUMMARY
The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for the tracking and execution of specimen shipments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ship UN3373 Biological Substances Category B (specimens) to investigator sites, referral laboratories and inter company (ACM) laboratories according to the laboratory protocol and client/project manager instructions
- Pack specimens in accordance to IATA regulations
- Arrange for the transportation of specimens to investigators/laboratories via appropriate courier services
- Transport specimens from 23 Hospital Fields Road to 36 Hospital fields Road.
- Order sufficient dry ice for frozen shipments
- Build/manage relationships with courier companies
- Create/review documentation i.e. proforma invoices for Non EU countries (both for specimen and outbound kit supply)
- Liaise with Project Management, Clinical Trail Administrators and CTSM (Clinical Trials Specimen Management) for shipment updates.
- Handle any day-to-day queries that may arise both internal/external
- Assist with pricing requests as and when requested
- Be able to operate all courier systems (DHL, TNT, FedEx) Perform other duties as assigned
- The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that all the above processes are performed in accordance with definitive study protocols, current ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice, UK Clinical Trial Statutory Instruments, Health and Safety Legislation and Human Resources policies, other legislation that is relevant to the responsibilities of the post & standard operation procedures
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 GCSEs Grade C and above or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience from laboratory and/or highly regulated environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.