Key skills
LeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About this role
Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world’s health while problem solving and innovating in the field – at KCAS Bio that is what we get to do every day. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working in the Lab Support group at KCAS Bio is the spot for you.
When you work as a Sr Specialist, Warehouse & Inventory in Lab Operations Support at KCAS, you get to further our mission by leading inventory, logistics, and material flow operations that enable successful study execution. You will fill a key operational role responsible for ensuring efficient warehouse operations and driving process improvements that support laboratory throughput and scalability.
Our Lab Operations Support team supports all laboratory functions by managing inventory, logistics, and supply chain operations to ensure that scientific teams have the materials they need to execute studies efficiently and in compliance with regulatory expectations.
In this role, we will rely on you to:
- Lead daily warehouse and inventory operations, including receiving, storage, distribution, and order fulfillment, serving as the primary point of contact for internal customers
- Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation, ensuring high levels of accuracy and availability
- Manage and coordinate material flow across suppliers, internal departments, and laboratory teams to ensure timely delivery and operational continuity
- Partner with Procurement and Operations to align supply chain activities with study timelines and business priorities
- Train staff, ensuring adherence to safety standards, SOPs, and operational protocols
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements, maintaining a constant state of audit readiness
- Conduct safety self-inspections and oversee proper handling of hazardous, controlled, or specialized materials
- Analyze inventory and operational metrics to identify trends, drive process improvements, and optimize cost and efficiency
- Identify and implement improvements related to stock management, material flow, and workspace organization
- Support vendor-related activities, including sourcing, quote requests, and supply continuity planning
- Maintain accurate data and reporting within inventory and warehouse management systems
- Serve as a key operational liaison across departments to ensure alignment and communication of supply chain priorities
- Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports company brand and supports company mission, vision, and values
To qualify for this role, you will have:
- High school diploma with at least 3+ years of related experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or inventory management
- Strong understanding of inventory control, material flow, and warehouse operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand and interpret complex operational and inventory data and advise on optimization strategies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with inventory or warehouse management systems (e.g., Quickbase) preferred
- Experience with inventory or warehouse management in a regulated environment, ideally utilizing an Electronic Laboratory Notebook or Laboratory Information Management System strongly preferred
- Experience maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and verbal instructions
- Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical hazard labeling, and proper material handling
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders
(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities, not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)
WHO YOU ARE
You will thrive at KCAS Bio if you enjoy a relational environment, are purpose- and values-driven, embrace constant development and supportive leadership, and enjoy being part of innovative work.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Our benefits include, and extend beyond, the traditional package. At KCAS Bio, you will enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks, family days and spirit days. You will grow in your career with KCAS University. You will be able to connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS Bio's approach to key areas such as wellness, inclusion, and community outreach. You will engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology. And you will be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.
WHO WE ARE
We are a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Kansas City, pioneering the latest drug development in both human and animal health fields. Demand for our expertise is growing and so is our need for great people to work in nimble, empowered teams committed to one another’s growth. At KCAS Bio, we advance both great science AND great people.
KCAS Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Among other things, we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected category; we recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status based on internal processes that enable us to hire the right candidates consistent with the appropriate U.S. Immigration framework; and (3) we work with and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Anyone who needs reasonable accommodation may send an email to kcasrecruiting@kcasbio.com or call 913-248-3000 (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.
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