Import/Export Specialist - Scientific Logistics & Hazmat Shipping

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting domestic and international shipment logistics for regulated scientific materials.
• Preparing shipping documentation, including invoices and customs/regulatory paperwork.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to uphold regulatory standards and operational efficiency.
• Tracking shipments end-to-end, from document initiation through shipment greenlight and readiness.
• Cooking international regulatory and customs requirements for shipments.
• Selecting appropriate shipping containers and packing methods, determining and maintaining temperature control and conditioning requirements, and applying proper packaging and handling techniques.
• Managing outbound logistics activities, including order consolidation, to support compliant distribution.
• Maintaining accurate shipping and logistics records and performing shipping data management using tools and systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (labs, project managers, QA) and contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Hazmat Shipping Certification (hazardous materials)
• Authorized to work in the United States
• 1+ years of hands-on scientific shipping logistics experience (3–7 years preferred)
• Experience preparing shipping documentation, including invoices and customs/regulatory paperwork
• Experience coordinating international regulatory and customs requirements for shipments
• Working knowledge of shipment preparation including container selection, temperature control/cold chain, conditioning requirements, packing and handling techniques, and order consolidation
• Experience supporting domestic and international shipments of scientific, pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory, or regulated materials
• Experience using data systems and tools for shipment tracking, inventory, or shipping/records management (e.g., Excel, LIMS, databases, or electronic documentation systems)

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: $31.38 – $39.86/hr (W-2 only, no C2C)
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, regular business hours
12-month contract with possible extension
Health insurance, holiday pay, 401(k) program, and other benefits
Employee referral bonus program