Southern Research + You
Discover a career where your work truly matters. Southern Research has been translating science into real-world solutions since 1941. Join our innovative team and enjoy benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, life insurance, PTO, an employee assistance program, and more.
General Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining Stockroom inventory and providing staff support and service.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Facilitate the shipping and receiving process. Including daily deliveries and mail runs, following GLP, Safety and SOP training.
- Receive and accompany gas deliveries and special gas shipments.
- Stock and issue supplies from inventory.
- Reconcile stockroom inventory and remote inventory at months' end.
- Maintain / monitor inventory of stored chemicals.
- Understand how data entry into CostPoint impacts the accuracy of data across the shipping, receiving, storeroom, Procurement, and Accounts Payable functions.
- Utilize CostPoint to process documentation associated with shipping and receiving items.
- Audit data entry to ensure accuracy of entries made.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of stockroom.
- Monitor the customer requests and appropriately issue supplies to staff.
- Receive, check in, stock and issue items.
- Perform cycle counts and periodic inventories.
- Submit / follow progress of claims, backorders, and shortages.
- Assist with the pick-up and delivery of facility mail.
- Assist Southern Research staff with shipping needs.
- Ensure all safety regulations on chemicals and solvents are followed and work alongside Safety Team.
- Order compressed gasses and dry ice.
- May perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
- Understand regulatory requirements applicable to the function ie., ISO, ITAR.
Requirements/Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Three (3) years of related stockroom shipping/receiving experience.
- Uses judgment within defined practices and procedures.
- Experience utilizing an ERP System.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to acquire security clearance, if required
- Experience successfully passing Client audits, including BARDA, USDA, FDA, etc.
- Ability to obtain IATA and DOT certifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelor's degree.
- Familiarity with Costpoint
- Familiarity with OnBase requisition system.
- Hazardous Materials Certification
- IATA and DOT certifications
Core Values
Cultivating human connection - putting people first. We know that every individual makes a difference and that no one can do it alone. We believe the world's most powerful resource is human potential. We are an inclusive and courageous team where innovation and diversity of though go hand in hand. We understand that relationships move at the speed of trust.
Operating with precise execution - measuring what matters and owning results as a team. We leverage data to drive decisions that advance science. We recognize the importance of a stable foundation coupled with an agile mindset. We hold ourselves accountable and take pride in our work. We give and receive candid feedback as a gift that keeps us growing.
Harnessing relentless curiosity - our unstoppable, innovative force. We are driven to ask sharp questions and push the boundaries of knowledge. We use creativity and critical thinking as catalysts for finding solutions that change lives. We learn by doing, consistently striving to improve our relationships, training, methodologies, questions and results.
Stewarding a healthy community - implementing sustainable operations for a safe, engaging environment. We don't compromise on safety and health for our employees, customers or community. We believe a healthy community begins with inclusive economic opportunities. We respect the dignity of the patients we ultimately serve. We are motivated to serve communities that are underserved and markets that are overlooked.
Job Specific Behaviors
Attention to Detail - Ensures details of assigned tasks are followed.
Stress Tolerance - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
Quality Orientation - Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved; no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes, procedures and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Planning and Organization - Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
Technical Expertise - Applies functional knowledge, skills, experience and judgment to accomplish a result, serve customers better and contribute to the organization's intellectual capital.
Physical Demands/Work Environment & Conditions
- This position is required to work in an office setting using a computer for extended periods of time.
- Lifting (+/- 50 lbs.) is required.
- Ability to walk for considerable distances in performing the work.
- Ability to lift objects frequently in performing the work.
- Ability to pull or push objects on a regular basis.
- Ability to carry objects on a regular basis in the arms or on the shoulders.
- Ability to grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation).
- Ability to reach for objects above the head or below the waist.
- Ability to stoop or crouch by bending at the waist or by bending the legs.
- Exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels.
- Will handle hazardous materials.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
- Hazardous Materials Certification (preferred)
- IATA and DOT certifications (preferred)
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Southern Research Institute
life insurance, 401(k)
Oct 06, 2025