Lab Logistics, Warehouse Coordinator (Contractor)

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and log incoming shipments, including components, assemblies, tools, and equipment.
• Verify quantities and documentation against purchase orders, packing lists, and bills of lading.
• Cook with Supply Chain and Engineering teams on discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Label and route materials to appropriate lab benches, storage locations, or build areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in internal systems and spreadsheets.
• Maintain real-time visibility into material status via ERP (NetSuite) and inventory tracking tools.
• Organize and manage storage areas to ensure efficient retrieval and clear part identification.
• Conduct cycle counts and support inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized lab and warehouse spaces.
• Operate basic material-handling equipment, such as pallet jacks and carts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and handling requirements for sensitive components, including ESD, fragile, and high-value parts.
• Identify opportunities to improve labeling, storage systems, and material flow efficiency.
• Interface with lab and engineering teams to understand material requirements and distribute supplies efficiently.
• Stage materials for engineering builds and test activities.
• Care for material movement between lab spaces, warehouse, and manufacturing partners.
• Manage RMA shipments and outbound logistics as needed.
• Document and improve lab logistics workflows.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, or inventory control.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory tracking systems, such as NetSuite or SAP.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures precisely.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate closely with Engineering and Operations teams.
• Comfort working in a hands-on, physical environment, including lifting and moving materials up to approximately 25 lbs.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and inventory tracking systems.
• Prior lab or warehouse experience in a semiconductor or hardware environment.
• Familiarity with startup operations or fast-paced R&D cycles.
• Experience supporting inventory audits or compliance processes.

Compensation

• This is a 1099 contract position, expected to be 40 - 50 hours per week.
• Compensation is hourly and competitive, based on experience and qualifications.
• As a contractor, this role is not eligible for full-time benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision insurance).
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time role as our operations scale.