Medical Research Network is an innovative market-leader of patient and site-centric solutions and clinical trial delivery. Through our integrated in-home, at-site and digital trial solutions, we allow the medical research community to create more flexible, efficient, and accessible clinical trials. We specialise in customising the design of our solutions to optimise trial protocols and accelerate timelines. By engaging and empowering research sites and patients we increase trial recruitment and enrolment rates and improve site and patient engagement and retention around the globe.
About the role...
We are now looking for a talented Supplies Associate to join our team on a 6 month fixed term contract. As a Supplies Associate, you will support the Executive Director - Visit Management and Supplies Manager with the management and delivery of supplies in support of Home Trial Support (HTS) studies within the Operations division.
The Supplies Associate will be responsible for:
Process, package and ship orders accurately
Organise stocks and maintain inventory
Inspect products for defects and damages
Examine ingoing and outgoing shipments
Organize supplies storage space
Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
Supports the Supplies Manager with the planning, management and co-ordination of all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications...
Previous experience working in a warehouse or other supplies packing environment along
IT skills - understanding of and ability to use Outlook, Word & Teams
The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer solutions
Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams
Good communication skills - written and verbal
Able to work on own initiative and without daily supervision
Demonstrates enthusiasm and a desire to work as part of a team
Act as a positive ambassador of MRN
Where: This role will be office based in Buffalo Grove, IL, Monday to Friday, 4 hours a day.
Contract Type: This is a 6-month, fixed term contract position
Why Join us?
At MRN we offer a number of benefits designed to promote your work-life balance and make your time at MRN enjoyable and rewarding. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training, mentoring and career development opportunities.
Our core benefits include:
generous paid leave (including an additional day off for your birthday)
medical and life insurance cover
pension / 401(k) scheme
bonus scheme
We also know how important health and wellbeing are and offer free independent 24/7 help and advice for work and home related challenges: as well as physical wellbeing support and online 24/7 access to healthcare professionals.
So, what's next... If this sounds like you and you'd like to learn more, we would love to hear from you! Please click 'Apply Now' or email careers@themrn.co.uk.
MRN is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. Our aim is to work simultaneously to promote a more inclusive and safer environment for everyone, which attracts all candidates and portrays our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. Our aim is to ensure your application, interview process and transition to MRN is simple and personal. If you require any adjustments for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please get in touch.