Manufacturing Associate

The role

The Manufacturing Associate will manage ERP data, inventory, and procurement while supporting production through hands-on benchwork. This role oversees domestic and international logistics and maintains laboratory space and supplies.

What you will do

• Maintain ERP data integrity within NetSuite
• Oversee domestic and international logistics by managing freight forwarders and 3PLs
• Direct inventory management and physical upkeep across R&D and production laboratory spaces
• Establish replenishment parameters and manage surplus and shelf life
• Lead procurement initiatives by identifying and onboarding secondary suppliers
• Consolidate spot purchases into master supply agreements
• Support production efforts with hands-on benchwork
• Execute batch records, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Maintain documentation standards and quality specifications
• Maintain office space inventory and oversee order fulfillment

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining ERP systems
• B.S. in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• 3+ years of experience managing laboratory operations, inventory, or materials in a regulated biotech or production environment
• Hands-on laboratory and production execution experience
• Demonstrated vendor management expertise

Nice to have

• working knowledge of laboratory EHS regulations, chemical hygiene standards, hazardous waste management, and equipment calibration oversight
• Ability to routinely lift up to 30 lbs and handle cold-storage materials

Before you apply

• Legal authorization to work is required for all roles

About the company

Slingshot Biosciences is a life sciences company with a platform technology to make precision-engineered cell mimics the gold standard for cell-based assay controls. Their mission is to make healthcare more accessible around the world by advancing cell biology.