Inventory Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to join our team in Franklin in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports the accurate handling, documentation, and movement of materials received from both internal and external sources, while helping ensure items are stored, tracked, and prepared for testing or shipment. The role works fully onsite five days a week and collaborates closely with coordinators and team members to maintain inventory accuracy, chain-of-custody records, and timely material flow.

Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming materials from internal departments, sponsors, and outside partners, ensuring each item is documented correctly upon arrival.

• Open, inspect, and verify shipments against supporting records to confirm quantities, condition, and required handling instructions.

• Enter inventory details into computer systems to maintain accurate tracking, traceability, and chain-of-custody documentation.

• Pull, organize, and prepare sample inventory for testing activities while following proper handling procedures for temperature-sensitive materials, including dry ice shipments.

• Coordinate outgoing shipments by packaging, organizing, and releasing materials for domestic delivery in alignment with schedule and documentation requirements.

• Communicate inventory issues, discrepancies, or receiving challenges to project coordinators and other team members to support timely resolution.

• Maintain orderly storage areas and help monitor material movement so inventory remains accessible, accurate, and audit-ready.

• Work closely with onsite team members during training and daily operations to provide coverage and ensure continuity of material management processes.

• Previous experience in inventory control, shipping and receiving, or materials handling within an office, laboratory, or regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of inventory tracking practices, asset inventory processes, and physical inventory accuracy standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain precise documentation and follow chain-of-custody requirements.
• Comfortable using computer systems for data entry, shipment logging, and inventory record maintenance.
• Ability to manage materials with special storage or transportation conditions, including temperature-sensitive items.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders in a team-based setting.
• Availability to work onsite in Franklin, Indiana five days per week with flexibility for an early start when needed.
• Experience with Azenta, Labcorp environments, supply chain operations, procurement, or shipping workflows is preferred.