Clinical Material Handler
Helix
San Diego, CA, USA
USD 23-28 / hour + Equity
Posted on Jan 27, 2026
Clinical Material Handler
San Diego, CA
Supply Chain & Logistics
In office
Full-time
Who We Are & What We Do
At Helix, our mission is simple: to help everyone improve their lives through their DNA.
Ready to make a real-world impact with your skills? At Helix, we're transforming healthcare by making genomics a standard of care. We partner with health systems and life science companies to accelerate the integration of genomic data into clinical practice. Join us in building a future where healthcare is personalized, proactive, and powered by genomics.
As a Clinical Materials Handler, you will:
Be responsible for managing the receipt, labeling, storage, and distribution of laboratory reagents and supplies to the production floor. More than a run-of-the-mill warehouse associate, successful candidates will need to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to standard operating procedures. The position will report to the Inventory and Vendor Manager and work directly with the Production Lab and R&D departments to accurately track, record, and maintain the right amount of raw materials and supplies where they’re needed. The successful candidate will have experience in working across different functional areas and multitasking, paying great attention to detail with manual inputs and data management, and have a keen eye for continuous improvement.
Some of the tasks and responsibilities of the materials handler are listed below, but not limited to the list.
- Perform all work in adherence to our standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements such as ISO 13485 and FDA 21CFR Part 820, documenting nonconformances and suggesting improvements as needed
- Accurately, expediently, and safely receive inbound materials
- Manage daily Kanban review and refill, trigger new purchases if Kanban low
- Check items for damage
- Verify part and lot numbers for accuracy
- Confirm printed information and apply labels
- Prepare packages for outbound shipment
- Maintain an appropriate supply of pre-built shipping boxes
- Stock laboratories and warehouse areas with components and supplies
- Rotate stock to facilitate first-expiry, first-out practices
- Check for product expiration
- Cycle count materials, investigate variances, and initiate purchase requisitions
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Other duties as assigned
Strong candidates demonstrate:
- High attention to detail
- Ability to follow protocol and not skip steps or cut corners
- A can-do, customer-oriented attitude
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate across disciplines
Highly Desirable:
- 2+ years of material handling experience, preferably in a highly regulated environment (GMP, ISO, etc.) Entry-level candidates with bachelor’s degrees in a STEM subject will be considered.
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Expected Interview Process:
1) Recruiter Screen 2) Manager Screen/Tech Screen 3) Onsite 4) Offer
Expected Pay For This Role:
There are 3 distinct parts to your Helix offer: 1) Base Salary 2) Annual Bonus 3) Equity
- Expected Helix Base: $23 - 28 per hour
- Expected Helix Discretionary Annual Bonus: 5% of your annual salary
- Equity: We offer generous equity at Helix. If you receive a Helix offer your recruiter will book dedicated time with you to educate you on our equity model.
Aside from working alongside brilliant, dedicated, passionate, down-to-earth, curious, warm, and thoughtful people, we also provide great benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance with Date of Hire eligibility
- Above average employer paid premium coverage
- 12 weeks Helix Paid Parental Leave option
- 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3% and 100% Vesting on the Date of Hire
- Comprehensive Well-Being Benefits
- Generous PTO
What To Expect During Your First 90 days:
- First 30 days: you’ll spend time learning the Helix way, completing training and onboarding for your roles, and getting introduced to your team and relevant stakeholders. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of our customers, our products, the impact we make in the lives of our communities, and how to thrive at Helix through participation in Helix U.
- Day 30 - 60: you’ll spend time contributing to projects, deeply familiarizing yourself with team and company processes, and developing a deeper understanding of Helix’s products, services and capabilities.
- Day 60 - 90: you’ll build your OKRs with your manager, start to take ownership of projects and initiatives on your team, and begin to demonstrate your impact on the Helix mission.
Helix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $23 – $28 per year.
Req ID: R761