Job Description
Title: Senior Site Specialist - Inventory
Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
Shift: M-F 8-4
Pay Rate: $27/hr on W2
Type & Duration: 6 months - Contract
Position Summary:
- Through Unity Lab Services, we offer integrated lab services, support, and supply management with customized service offerings and world-class experts to address our customers' unique laboratory business needs.
- Our inventory management specialists use our intuitive electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to ensure orders move efficiently from dock to desk.
A day in the Life:
- Use handheld RF scanners and our mobile app to perform replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing
- Receive and inspect shipments, scan and store items, and maintain cycle counts to guarantee up-to-date inventory records
- Own customer interactions—respond via email (our primary channel), follow up by phone, and assist internal partners to resolve questions and build trust
- Uphold safety and organization standards in every work area by following site guidelines and wearing required PPE
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
- 2–3 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Confident using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills—especially via email—and a friendly, solution-focused approach
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
- Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
- The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.