Materials Handler, Facility Operations

TL;DR

Materials Handler, Facility Operations (Facility Operations): Receiving, inspecting, documenting, storing, and distributing laboratory supplies, research materials, biological specimens, and facility inventory with an accent on GLP/GCLP compliance, accurate inventory control, and safe handling of hazardous chemicals and biological materials. Focus on maintaining complete documentation for audits and ensuring timely material availability in a regulated research environment.

Location: Rockville, MD

Salary: $18.00–$20.00 hourly

Company

hirify.global supports research operations through regulated laboratory and facility processes.

What you will do

• Receive, inspect, verify, document, and distribute incoming laboratory supplies, equipment, chemicals, biological materials, and research specimens.
• Verify packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation; report discrepancies or damages.
• Record receipts in inventory/procurement systems, notify end users, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Store materials correctly (ambient, refrigerated, frozen, hazardous, flammable, and controlled-access) and perform cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Maintain clean receiving/storage/supply areas using 5S and Lean principles.
• Support internal shipments and facility logistics; assist with SOP updates and support regulatory inspections and audits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in warehouse, laboratory receiving, inventory management, logistics, or material handling.
• Knowledge of inventory control and documentation practices; ability to follow SOPs and safety procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic inventory systems.
• Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 pounds; frequent exposure to fumes and chemical hazards; exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced research environment and maintain confidentiality.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time day shift role supporting scientific operations.
• Work in a regulated environment with a focus on compliance and documentation.
• Safety-focused handling of hazardous chemicals and biological materials.
• Use of 5S and Lean practices to keep facilities organized and efficient.