R&D Assistant

Overview

To thrive as an R&D Assistant, you’ll support daily lab, warehouse, and administrative operations that help our R&D team move projects forward. Join a collaborative environment at our colorful corporate headquarters, where each day brings hands-on work, problem-solving, and new opportunities to learn!

Under general supervision, complete a variety of administrative tasks and provide general laboratories, warehouse, and delivery support.

• Experience with procurement tasks, including entering requisitions and managing purchase orders
• Strong coordination and scheduling skills to support meetings, conference room setup, and supplier visits
• Ability to receive, log, and label incoming raw materials with accuracy
• Attention to detail when reconciling packing slips with purchase orders and maintaining documentation
• Ability to run shipping and receiving operations (Fed Ex, DHL, UPS) and serve as a backup for warehouse receiving
• A proactive approach to keeping warehouse and storage areas clean, safe, and organized
• Reliable transportation and time management for delivering mail and raw materials between local facilities
• Proficient in using computer systems to manage shipment and material data, with hands-on experience overseeing inventory control, particularly for laboratory supplies
• A creative and hands-on approach to support demos, displays, and other project needs
• Experience performing clerical/office tasks and hands-on warehouse work
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Knowledge of standard office record-keeping practices
• Clear, professional communication with staff, management, agents, vendors, and customers
• Ability to meet Behr’s authorized driver standards (valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and acceptable driving record)
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Comfortable with operating heavy machinery, including forklifts, reach trucks, and both manual and electric pallet jacks. Even if you do not have experience, we encourage you to apply as we will provide you with training and certification

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Accrue 15 paid days off your first year plus sick days
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match. Annual retirement profit sharing payments
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families
• Check out  to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks

Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Full time
• Hiring Range: $17.15 - $26.79 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes employment decisions based on merit and prohibits discrimination by law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of location.

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