Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals • San Diego, CA

9d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others. Position Summary: The Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk is a detail-oriented and experienced operations professional who works effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and regulated environment. This role is responsible for executing daily shipping and receiving operations, coordinating inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The position requires prior experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or similarly regulated industry. The Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk partners closely with Facilities and Operations teams, vendors, and logistics providers to support compliant, efficient, and cost-effective material movement while adhering to all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree in logistics, business, or a related field preferred).
• 4 or more years of shipping and receiving experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, medical device, or regulated environment.
• Proficiency with FedEx Ship Manager or similar shipping software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work independently when required.
• Knowledge of shipping regulations, hazardous materials handling, and current Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
• Basic understanding of logistics, freight management, and shipping cost awareness.
• Basic knowledge of general office equipment and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Coupa or other inventory and procurement systems.
• Experience handling temperature‑sensitive, perishable, or regulated materials.
• Knowledge of international shipping procedures and customs documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Assemble, package, and prepare materials, supplies, and documentation for shipment in accordance with handling requirements.
• Review, and maintain shipping documentation including packing lists, air waybills, and customs documentation when applicable.
• Open and inspect incoming packages, verify received goods against purchase orders (POs), receive items into the Coupa system, and promptly report or resolve discrepancies.
• Notify recipients of received packages and facilitate efficient pickup by clearly labeling packages and communicating their location.
• Coordinate with logistics providers to support efficient deliveries, cost awareness, and compliance with vendor-specific shipping and handling requirements, including cold storage or temperature-controlled materials.
• Utilize FedEx Ship Manager (or similar systems) to process parcel shipments and generate required shipping documents, including invoices and customs forms when applicable.
• Follow all safety protocols and regulatory requirements, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and adhere to special handling instructions for hazardous, perishable, or temperature-sensitive materials.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized records of all shipping and receiving transactions in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and receiving area in accordance with safety and cleanliness standards.
• Support Facilities operations by monitoring inventory levels, assisting with ordering and stocking consumables, and preparing basic reports as needed.
• Perform other Facilities-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match.
• We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED