Operations Assistant - San Diego

We have a full time Operations Assistant position available supporting our team open in San Diego, CA.  We hold every member of our team to a high standard of excellence – because everyone on our team makes an impact on our success and contributes to our ability to thrive in the rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a motivated person who is eager to learn and grow as a member of our team – someone who wants to work within day-to-day operation activities including shipping, receiving, inventory upkeep, loading and/or packing.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for following established shipping practices (software and multiple vendors).
• Performs shipping activities generates mailing labels and shipping documents, pulls product for the order according to the work order, and completes packaging for pick up.
• Pack goods in Category B & A shipping containers according to IATA guidelines.
• Ensure that all orders have been filled correctly, attention to detail is a must.
• Comply with record filing of all products shipped and received.
• Performs cycle counts and updates NetSuite accordingly.
• Maintains safety stock of critical materials or supplies and triggers re-ordering accordingly.
• Audit storage and staging areas for optimum utilization of space management, protection to product, safety, environment, cleanliness, and inventory accuracy.
• Receives materials into the system according to established procedures. Performs the initial inspection before properly labeling and releasing the materials from quarantine to the lab.
• Participate in the layout, reorganization, and implementation of improved storage space, storage techniques, and material handling systems.
• Assist with routine operation activities as required.
• Successfully interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
• Professionally communicate with all levels within the company, suppliers, and customers.

Who is Microbiologics?

Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the world’s leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan.

Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that "great vision without great people is irrelevant." That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.

We can we offer you?

Glad you asked!

We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes your standard benefits such as health and dental insurance, health savings account (company funded), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a 401k program with a generous match to name a few.  In addition, we are proud to support our team and their families by offering daycare assistance, tuition reimbursement, bonus potential, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and plenty of opportunities for training and growth.

What makes you a good fit?

Our goal is finding the right individual for our team – we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family.

Here is what we are looking for:

• High School education required.
• 3 years previous related shipping and receiving experience in a production/manufacturing environment required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in the setup of warehouse accounts and shipping accounts
• The ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required upon hire.