Operations - Inventory Associate

Company: HistoWiz
Location: New York
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionHistoWiz is the largest online histopathology company based in New York City. Our mission is to help biomedical researchers find cures by accelerating histopathology and enabling global collaboration. We are looking for an energetic and motivated Inventory Associate interested in joining us in our mission and making an impact in the scientific community.Since inception in 2013, we have doubled our month-over-month sales, driven primarily by customer referrals. We are profitable, won numerous awards and are funded by prestigious investors, including Y-Combinator and Zhenfund. We recently raised a $32 million Series A financing to continue building our capabilities and help more customers around the world. We are seasoned scientists with experience at leading academic institutions and have published high impact research in top journals of biomedicine.If this all interests you and you're looking to join a dynamic team in a role that will involve intensive problem-solving and group communication, then please apply!The RoleThe Inventory Associate will assist the Inventory Manager in day-to-day operations as well as project management, in an effort to improve workflows and increase overall work efficiency of the HistoWiz team.Essential Job Functions

• Ordering inventory from vendors and suppliers
• Managing inventory by stocking and cataloging products and consumable reagents
• Maintain digital inventory tracking system and assist in the training of staff for inventory roles
• Performing quality checks on stored inventory and evaluate inventory options across vendors
• Updating inventory tracking and maintaining inventory records to share with management and other stakeholders
• Tracking costs and preparing critical data for decision making around inventory strategy
• Providing general office support as needed for day-to-day operations
• Development of job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, independent research, and maintaining personal networksRequirements
  • BA or BS in scientific, operations, or engineering related field
  • Experience in an administrative or similar role
  • Excellent computer and technology proficiency
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and adjust to quickly-changing priorities
  • Experience working in a startup and/or biotechnology company preferredCompetencies:
    • Problem-solving mindset - Attacks new problems with a structured, logical approach that aims to develop solutions that addresses root causes and long-term development. Must be detailed and solutions-oriented
    • Teamwork - Listens and responds constructively to team member's ideas and perspectives that may differ from your own.
    • Adaptable - Proposes new approaches or methods for ever-changing processes and considers new technologies when appropriate.
    • Professionalism and Accountability - Demonstrates a commitment to the position and enthusiasm for a role that will present new challenges every day and will require critical consideration of all opinions and ideas, even if they may be unconventional. This person should take pride in their work and have high standards but also set realistic goals for themselves and the team around them.BenefitsWe believe in investing in our employees professional development, and encourage networking within the bioscience, tech, and startup communities for all our employees and collaborators. Compensation is top-notch and stock option is available for outstanding employees, commensurate with the impact you have within our organization, and for the scientific community overall. In addition, we provide the time and freedom to pursue independent projects.
      • 100% coverage on employee health, vision and dental insurance, partial coverage for family
      • Start-Up NY benefit (exemption for NYC and NYS taxes)
      • Parental leave
      • NY Commuter benefits
      • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
      • Retirement planning (401k)
      • 3 weeks PTO
      • Short term and long term disability
      • Life Insurance policy
      • Team building events outside of the office

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