Shipper

Job Description

Job Description

Winning the race to bring new healthcare products safely to a waiting world drives Rapid Micro Biosystems (RMB) to combine today’s innovative technologies as never before. Your career at RMB puts you at the center of diverse global teams that span robotics, AI, Machine Learning, imaging, microbiology, and more, re-shaping how urgently needed pharmaceuticals are made, tested, and released for decades to come. The sky’s the limit.

Careers at RMB are fast-moving, with the high growth you’d expect from a world leader in microbiology automation. Advancement at RMB affords an opportunity to achieve your personal goals and develop your passions, in an inclusive environment where every employee has the resources and opportunities to hone their skills. You’ll do more, learn more, and have the ability to make a profound impact on our business.

About the Role

Rapid Micro Biosystems is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Shipper/Receiver to join our logistics team, with a primary focus on outbound shipping. This role is critical to ensuring our products move accurately and compliantly across international borders. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with international shipping documentation, HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification, and works confidently with minimal supervision.

• Prepare, process, and manage international and domestic outbound shipments as the primary function of the role, ensuring accuracy in documentation, labeling, and packaging
• Classify goods using accurate HTS codes and ensure compliance with U.S. export regulations and destination country import requirements
• Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and other export documentation
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers to ensure timely and compliant international delivery
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips; report discrepancies or damage
• Maintain accurate inventory records for both incoming and outgoing materials
• Utilize SAP to process shipping/receiving transactions, update inventory records, and generate shipping documentation
• Ensure proper handling, packaging, and labeling of materials in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
• Support Dangerous Goods (DG) shipment identification and handling procedures where applicable
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping/receiving area in compliance with company and safety standards
• Identify process improvements and proactively resolve shipping issues with minimal direction

Required:

• 3-5 years of shipping/receiving experience, with a strong emphasis on international shipping
• Working knowledge of HTS code classification and export documentation requirements
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system for inventory and shipping transactions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and problem-solve with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack)
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Dangerous Goods (DG) certification (IATA/DOT/IMDG)
• Experience in a life sciences, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with export compliance regulations (EAR, ITAR awareness a plus)

• Full-time, on-site at our Lowell, MA facility.  Shift:  6am-3pm. Available for overtime on occasion required.

Rapid Micro Biosystems is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. In addition to base pay, our full-time regular employees are eligible for an attractive benefits package, cash incentive opportunities, and an equity grant. 

The base annual salary hiring range for this position is $70,000-$80,000.

ABOUT RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS:

Rapid Micro Biosystems creates, sells, validates, and services innovative products for fast, accurate, and efficient detection of microbial contamination in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biologics, biotechnology products, medical devices, and personal care products.

The company’s Growth Direct™—the first and only growth-based system to automate rapid compendial QC Micro testing—ensures data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiencies driven by rapid methods and automation.

Rapid Micro Biosystems is dedicated to providing groundbreaking technology and products to support companies in their journey to achieve greater reliability, efficiency, and better predictability, ultimately providing higher quality products for improved patient outcomes.

Rapid Micro Biosystems is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Our research & development, and manufacturing operations are located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Additionally, we maintain field offices in Freising, Germany; Switzerland, and Singapore.

Equal Opportunity:

Rapid Micro Biosystems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. Applicants for employment and employees are reviewed on their individual qualifications for a position. Under no circumstances will Rapid Micro Biosystems discriminate against qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, mental illness, genetics, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.