Shipping Coordinator

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Australia / New Zealand provides contract GMP testing to human and animal pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and complimentary medicine manufactures, as well as an extensive range of SPF and other cosmetics testing, both in-vitro and in-vivo in accordance with a range of local and international standards. The range of testing includes microbiological and chemistry on raw materials, in process and finished products, complemented by product formulation services. We operate out of sites in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, which are all GMP licensed by local regulators and are accredited to ISO 17025.  In addition to the provision of world class analytical testing, the laboratories also provide consultative services to their clients made available by a team of highly qualified scientists.

Job Description

The Shipping Coordinator will play a pivotal role in managing the coordination and execution of inbound and outbound routine and ad-hoc shipments. This includes overseeing the transport and handling of semi-finished products, drug substances, drug products, reference reagents, QC samples, and other associated materials both locally and internationally. The role requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GxP) and other regulatory requirements. Shipments will usually require full cold chain management and may require validated shippers and/or management of temperature tracking devices.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES:

• Organize and manage routine and ad-hoc shipments of materials, ensuring compliance with GxP and non-GxP standards.
• Coordinate transport and pre-packing of materials and samples, ensuring all packaging meets relevant standards.
• Receive, pack, and arrange transportation for shipments, maintaining the integrity of GxP and non-GxP requirements.
• Liaise with transport companies and ensure adherence to transport requirements.
• Oversee and review logistics volume planning; request and coordinate domestic and international transport bookings.
• Ensure compliance with Trusted Trader and Known Consignor Programs as required for export activities.
• Support GMP transit storage facilities and maintain accurate inventory and transportation records.
• Ensure compliance with GxP standards and other applicable regulations, including proper handling of dangerous goods and cold chain items.
• Assist with IATA form completion and export trade compliance when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the warehouse and loading bay, following OH&S requirements.
• Ensure adherence to written procedures for gowning, cleaning, and movement of goods as specified by the client.
• Contribute to the development of 3-month rolling forecasts and logistics volume planning.
• Support inventory control activities, including stocktaking and other related tasks as required.
• Compliance with the client sites OHS / QA Systems and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of continuous improvement project activities,
• Other duties as required
• Act in accordance with the Eurofins Code of Ethics, and all other relevant policies and procedures, as updated from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years previous GMP manufacturing experience in a similar role
• Laboratory Skills TAFE certificate / Diploma in an appropriate scientific field preferred
• Proven experience in inventory control and management, preferably in a scientific or laboratory setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Flexible, adaptable to changing priorities
• Passionate about quality and customer service
• Good communication skills both internally and externally. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Competent Manual handling and ability to lift heavy goods/items (approx. 10-15kg)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND SUCCESS PROFILE:

• Builds Customer Allegiance
• Focus on Growth
• Job Knowledge
• Teamwork / Collaboration 
• Interpersonal Skills
• Dependability
• Safety First Mindset
• Personal Development
• Problem Solving / Decision Making

Additional Information

All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.  

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.