Supply Chain Tech- Lab Services

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Services Supply Chain Technician supports laboratory operations by managing the receipt, replenishment, distribution, and inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents. This role ensures accurate inventory levels, timely fulfillment of supply requests, and organized storage of materials to support uninterrupted laboratory services and high-quality patient care. The technician collaborates with laboratory staff to resolve supply issues, maintain inventory accuracy, and uphold safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Drivers License Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a healthcare environment
• 1 year experience in supply chain

Responsibilities

• Manages supply replenishment and inventory accuracy.
• Requisitioning supply replenishment using a bar code scanner.
• Monitoring and validating the accuracy of all bar code labels through monthly PAR mapping.
• Identifying and notifying the Inventory Coordinator of inaccurate inventory levels and any bar code label discrepancies.
• Handles incoming shipments.
• Unloading, inspecting, and verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips for accuracy and any damage.
• Dispose of boxes.
• Addresses Supply Issues and Inquiries.
• Notifying the Inventory Coordinator of all back orders and/or stock outs.
• Contacting the Inventory Coordinator regarding order inquiries, discrepancies, and returns.
• Assisting the Lab Inventory Coordinator in identifying and resolving problems related to supply shortages, incorrect items, quality concerns, and customer challenges.
• Maintains stock and storage.
• Organizing and stocking received items in designated storage areas, ensuring proper rotation of stock (FIFO - First-In, First-Out) to prevent expiration.
• Regularly checking for and removing expired reagents and supplies according to established procedures.
• Ensuring that all storage areas are clean, organized, and maintain appropriate environmental conditions.
• Facilitates supply delivery.
• Picking and preparing supplies for delivery to various Laboratories, Clinics, and Phlebotomy locations based on submitted Clinical Laboratory Supply requisitions.
• Ensuring compliance and communication.
• Adhering to all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures, including safety regulations and infection control practices.
• Confirmation of tube and reagent validations.
• Communicating effectively with laboratory technologists, supervisors, and other personnel regarding supply availability, order status, and any potential issues.
• Performs all other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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