Logistics & Operations Coordinator at NanoVation Theraputics – Vancouver, British Columbia

About NanoVation Therapeutics

NanoVation Therapeutics is a pioneer in the design and creation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for nucleic acid delivery. NanoVation’s LNP technologies aim to overcome the limitations of existing nucleic acid delivery approaches, including the ability to target tissues outside the liver (extrahepatic delivery).

NanoVation partners with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to develop genetic medicines for previously untreatable diseases. NanoVation's toolbox offers a "one-stop-shop" IP portfolio for LNP-based genetic medicine development, with comprehensive solutions spanning novel lipid designs, RNA modifications and LNP compositions. 

We are building our team and looking for highly motivated individuals to deliver tomorrow's genetic medicines, today. For more information, please visit nanovationtx.com.

Position Summary

NanoVation Therapeutics (NVTx) is looking for a collaborative and solution-focused Logistics & Operations Coordinator to join our team.

Reporting to our Lab Manager, our Logistics & Operations Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating our shipping and logistics activities with both internal R&D teams as well as external collaborators, partners and vendors. This role also provides operations and facilities project support.

Our ideal candidate is a strong communicator and a flexible multitasker who enjoys taking on a variety of work. This role offers the opportunity to learn and grow in a life sciences operational role.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Outbound Logistics

• Lead as our primary contact for coordinating outbound shipments to partners and collaborators.
• Assess shipping needs, prepare documentation, and arrange packaging and pickup.
• Monitor shipment status, resolve transit issues, and maintain shipping supply inventory.

Inbound Logistics & Receiving

• Manage and track incoming shipments, resolving delivery issues as needed.
• Receive and verify deliveries against POs and packing slips; stock items appropriately.
• Communicate discrepancies to requestors and accounting; update chemical inventory and SDS systems.
• Coordinate customs clearance when required and provide shipment status updates to teams.

Lab Inventory Control & Operations

• Monitor and reorder lab consumables; obtain vendor quotes as needed.
• Organize, stock, and maintain inventory across lab areas.
• Track R&D material levels; replenish dry ice, cryogens, and compressed gases.
• Coordinate chemical and biohazard waste disposal.

Operational & Facilities Support

• Assists in the execution of a variety of operational projects.
• Proactively monitors office and kitchen supplies and reorders as needed.
• Coordinates office services and office equipment maintenance.
• Supports the organization of office events.
• Additional Responsibilities as requested.

Continuous Improvement Implementation

• Works with the operations team to implement continuous improvement projects.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows.

Education & Experience Required:

• 3+ years of experience with a focus on logistics and/or operations
• Experience with shipping software, customs documentation, and specialized shipments including temperature control and TDG
• WHMIS certification and experience with BSL-1/2
• Experience working with chemical inventory management software are an asset
• Experience working in Smartsheet is an asset
• Experience and ability to safely and confidently lift and move up to 35 lbs
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral: Communicates with respectful, honest, open, and objective communication.
• Initiative: Proactively looks for opportunities for the company, myself, and my peers.
• Innovative: Proactively learns, adapts and generates new ideas individually and as a team member.
• Solution Oriented: Proactively looks for solutions and comes to the table with assessments and solutions for the company, myself, and my peers.
• Flexibility: Proactively plans ahead and is open to a variety of options and embraces change.
• Lifelong Learner: Continuous learning and sharing of knowledge. Being curiosity-driven; looks for and finds the answers, collaboratively.

What we offer

Your Total Rewards package will include many components, including:

• Salary range $55,000 - $65,600 (Your employment offer will be determined based on many factors as part of our total rewards package.)
• Employee benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, ADD and our Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus eligibility
• Generous vacation time
• Generous sick leave
• Company Stock Options
• Annual professional development budget

How to Apply

To submit your application, please apply through our career portal https://ats.rippling.com/nanovation-careers/jobs. We would like to thank all applicants who apply. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.