Logistics Coordinator, Lab Operations (Contract)

Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc., wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a mission-driven clinical-stage company that aims to establish gene therapy as a new standard of care for highly prevalent ocular diseases with the aspiration of developing functional cures to restore vision and prevent blindness. Leveraging the research capabilities of its proprietary intravitreal (IVT) platform, Adverum is developing durable, single-administration therapies designed to be delivered in physicians’ offices to eliminate the need for frequent ocular injections to treat these diseases. By overcoming the challenges associated with current treatment paradigms for these debilitating ocular diseases, Adverum aspires to transform the standard of care, preserve vision, and create a profound societal impact around the globe. 

We're currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator (contract) to join our Lab Operations team in our Redwood City office. This person will be working with Assay Development, Drug Product, and Process Development departments.  This role is responsible for leading external sample management in support of product and process characterization.

This a contract position - 12 months. 

Note to Recruiters and Agencies
All recruiter and agency inquiries must go through Adverum’s internal Talent Acquisition team.  Unsolicited resumes sent to Adverum will be considered Adverum's property.   Adverum’s Talent Acquisition team must expressly engage agencies for any requisition.  Direct contact with hiring managers by agencies will not be tolerated and may affect your ability to work with Adverum in the future.

What you'll do:

• Work with project leads in Assay Development, Drug Product, and Process Development departments to coordinate the shipment, receipt, registration, and inventory of samples coming from multiple external sites.
• Lead request for external samples to be shipped to our Redwood City site based on project sample plans and timelines.
• Lead receipt of external samples in coordination with project teams and Facilities.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimization of external sample receipt in partnership with project teams.
• Lead registration and inventory of received samples in our electronic laboratory notebook system.
• Contribute to quarterly inventory checks against electronic laboratory notebook inventory.
• Support communication of sample plans and project timelines with project teams.
• Perform routine lab maintenance.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences field with 4-6 years (6+ years for a Senior Logistics Coordinator) of relevant experience in a biotech company or fast-paced academic research lab, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional areas and departments.
• Prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, lab management, procurement, or inventory management is strongly desired.
• Experience with Benchling is a plus.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive, cooperative, and proficient at working both independently and in a small team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and other common office software.