Packaging Specialist
About the job
- Knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of logistics and supply chain dynamics.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to frequently push, pull, and lift boxes up to 55 pounds.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without any type of work authorization or work sponsorship now or in the future.
- Monitor the packaging email inbox and Transportation Management System for daily order requests, ensuring all orders go out when required.
- Provide timely and accurate updates to requests for information via email, phone, Transportation Management System, and Teams.
- Assist the packaging specialist in ensuring all orders are processed in a timely manner and accurately completed.
- Oversee the maintenance of office inventory, including data loggers, FX/UPS supplies, warehouse inventory, and the live tracking GPS system.
- Organize, track, and store incoming inventory.
- Ensure returned packages are reported for inventory purposes, refurbished, and stored properly.
- Ensure each shipment departing the warehouse is complete and staged before daily pickup.
- Perform quarterly preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure it is working as intended.
- Assemble and stage thermal packaging solutions for clinical trial and life science shipments, ensuring packaging is complete, properly labeled, and ready for operational use.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to packaging preparation, conditioning activities, inventory management, and quality control requirements.
- Inspect, refurbish, clean, and return packaging materials to inventory while ensuring all packaging components remain compliant and fit for reuse.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by management.
- Three to five years of experience in packaging design and development.
About the company
Life Couriers provides global time-critical and temperature-controlled logistics for life sciences and healthcare. It offers six service lines: Radiopharma, Life Science, Stem Cell Onboard, Direct-to-Patient, Pharma Freight, and Emergency Logistics to transport radiopharmaceuticals, cell and gene therapies, clinical trial samples, organ transplants, and other cold-chain materials. The company uses a network of specialized facilities and a dedicated fleet with real-time tracking, strict temperature control, and GxP-compliant processes to ensure on-time delivery. Its goal is to safely and promptly move high-stakes medical materials for patients, researchers, and healthcare providers, supported by growth from its private equity owner to expand geographically and technologically.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- JLL closed the August 17, 2026 acquisition with fresh capital and healthcare backing.
- DeMartini brings Kuehne+Nagel and DHL experience for faster global expansion.
- Radiopharmaceutical and direct-to-patient demand is rising across Life Couriers’ core segments.
What critics are saying
- JLL ownership and Edward DeMartini’s August 2026 transition create execution risk.
- Daferner integration after September 15, 2026 strains service quality in Germany.
- A single radiopharma mishap can trigger FDA, client, and insurer exits within months.
What makes Life Couriers unique
- Life Couriers spans radiopharma, stem cells, direct-to-patient, and emergency logistics.
- Munich headquarters plus U.S., Europe, Central America, and Asia locations create rare reach.
- Daferner Transporte and Optimize Courier deepen radioactive-material expertise inside one network.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave