Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

The Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk is a detail-oriented and experienced operations professional who works effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and regulated environment. This role is responsible for executing daily shipping and receiving operations, coordinating inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The position requires prior experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or similarly regulated industry. The Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk partners closely with Facilities and Operations teams, vendors, and logistics providers to support compliant, efficient, and cost-effective material movement while adhering to all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Manage and track incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Assemble, package, and prepare materials, supplies, and documentation for shipment in accordance with handling requirements.
• Review, and maintain shipping documentation including packing lists, air waybills, and customs documentation when applicable.
• Open and inspect incoming packages, verify received goods against purchase orders (POs), receive items into the Coupa system, and promptly report or resolve discrepancies.
• Notify recipients of received packages and facilitate efficient pickup by clearly labeling packages and communicating their location.
• Coordinate with logistics providers to support efficient deliveries, cost awareness, and compliance with vendor-specific shipping and handling requirements, including cold storage or temperature-controlled materials.
• Utilize FedEx Ship Manager (or similar systems) to process parcel shipments and generate required shipping documents, including invoices and customs forms when applicable.
• Follow all safety protocols and regulatory requirements, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and adhere to special handling instructions for hazardous, perishable, or temperature-sensitive materials.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized records of all shipping and receiving transactions in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and receiving area in accordance with safety and cleanliness standards.
• Support Facilities operations by monitoring inventory levels, assisting with ordering and stocking consumables, and preparing basic reports as needed.
• Perform other Facilities-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree in logistics, business, or a related field preferred).
• 4 or more years of shipping and receiving experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, medical device, or regulated environment.
• Proficiency with FedEx Ship Manager or similar shipping software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work independently when required.
• Knowledge of shipping regulations, hazardous materials handling, and current Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
• Basic understanding of logistics, freight management, and shipping cost awareness.
• Basic knowledge of general office equipment and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Coupa or other inventory and procurement systems.
• Experience handling temperature‑sensitive, perishable, or regulated materials.
• Knowledge of international shipping procedures and customs documentation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Ability to safely handle packages of varying weights, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a warehouse or shipping environment with varying temperatures.

Work Environment:

• Fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Standard warehouse conditions with exposure to shipping equipment, forklifts, and various shipping materials.
• Compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

Laboratory Activities (if applicable): Biology and chemical laboratory environment experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.

Travel:

You may be required to travel for up to 5% of your time.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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Salary Range

The salary range for this position is: $23.07 - $28.84.

In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.