Logistics Coordinator

About Plasmidsaurus

Plasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists who use DNA tools to bring their ideas to life.

We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator to oversee and optimize the movement of DNA samples from customers to our labs.

What You’ll Do

• Expand our logistics network

  • Coordinate the installation and scheduling of dropboxes at biotech hubs, universities, and research centers globally

  • Work with customer and facility contacts to gather necessary details and access permissions for dropboxes

  • Expand our logistics network into new cities in the US and around the world

  • Collaborate with the revenue team to design and execute regional strategies for expanding and optimizing dropbox and courier networks

• Track shipments and resolve delivery issues

  • Help identify and mitigate risks to the reliability of the shipping network

  • Monitor shipments and proactively address any delays

  • Respond to customer inquiries about shipping issues

  • Serve as a liaison between customers, labs, couriers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations

• Drive supply chain and operational efficiency

  • Harness logistics data to fine-tune our network for maximum speed

  • Develop and implement data-driven pricing models to strengthen leverage in courier negotiations and optimize long-term cost structures

  • Drive supply chain continuity by proactively ensuring dropboxes and materials are optimally distributed across key locations

  • Contribute to process improvements in shipping, receiving, and sample management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or operations coordination, preferably in a biotech, life sciences, or technology environment

• Experience with logistics software or inventory management systems

• IATA certified and familiarity with international shipping regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., cold chain logistics, biohazard materials), preferred

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners

• Proactive problem-solver with a keen ability to anticipate and mitigate challenges

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with rapidly changing priorities

• Knowledge of last mile supply chain solutions preferred

• Knowledge of DNA sequencing technologies or related fields in life sciences or biotechnology preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with UPS, and other major carriers