Shipping and Receiving Specialist (RLT
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Science
Healthcare Compliance
Reporting
Associate Director, Supply Chain and Logistics
DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Specialist (Radiopharmaceuticals) to join Mariana’s Technical Operations organization, advancing personalized medicine and radiopharmaceuticals. This person is responsible for receiving, coordinating and executing the shipment of radiopharmaceutical materials in a highly regulated environment. This role ensures the safe, compliant, and timely movement of radioactive and non-radioactive materials to clinical sites, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have experience in GMP and/or radiopharmaceutical logistics, with a strong understanding of time-sensitive shipments, regulatory requirements, and inventory control.
This is an on-site role and may require occasional after-hours support based on business needs and shipment schedules.
Illustrative Breadth of Responsibilities- Prepare and review all shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOL), Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGD), air waybills, and radioactive labeling (e.g., UN2915), ensuring full regulatory compliance (DOT/IATA).
- Package and label Type A shipments, including proper application of radioactive labels, overpack markings, and all applicable labels in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinate time-critical shipments, ensuring alignment with production, dosing schedules, and clinical site requirements.
- Communicate proactively with couriers and logistics providers to ensure proper handling, routing, and on-time delivery.
- Monitor and facilitate customs clearance and regulatory release (e.g., FDA) for international shipments, as needed.
- Schedule and coordinate transportation, including internal drivers and third-party logistics providers.
- Support cross-functional teams (CMC, Tech Ops) with packaging and shipping activities, including pre-clinical work, clinical doses, technical samples, and materials.
- Track shipments in real time and provide status updates, including proof of delivery and exception management.
- Ensure shipments meet required temperature control and packaging standards, when applicable.
- Maintain inventory of shipping materials, including Type A packaging, overpacks, labels, and temperature monitoring devices.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to receive incoming materials, including radioactive isotopes and GMP materials, to ensure timely material review and release, in accordance with established procedures.
- Order materials through the internal ordering system as needed to support operational and production requirements and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained to prevent supply disruptions.
- Accurately log and manage materials/inventory records, including receipts, usage and stock levels, to ensure full traceability and compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
- Perform routine inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure alignment between physical and system inventory.
- Identify and implement optimal storage and handling solutions for radioactive and non-radioactive materials.
- Analyze inventory and shipping data to identify trends, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities.
- Participate in waste management, adhering to proper waste stream requirements and safety regulations.
- Support the routine maintenance of the manufacturing facility.
- Support production activities by participating in transferring materials into production suite as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable procedures, SOPs, Radiation safety, Mariana Policies, QMS, and GMP guidelines during handling and shipping activities.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or logistics operations. Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated environment preferred; radiopharmaceutical experience strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations (DOT/IATA) required; radioactive material shipping experience (Class
7) is a plus. - Experience handling time-sensitive or clinical shipments is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance and safety.
- Ability to…
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