Lead Material Handler (1st Shift)
Job role overview
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Date posted
May 7, 2026
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Hiring location
Silver Spring
Description
Lead Material Handler
Iron Mountain is seeking a motivated Lead Material Handler to join our Government Solutions team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing and storage of clinical materials, providing guidance to team members to ensure daily productivity and quality standards are met while maintaining a T1 Investigation clearance.
In this role, you will:
- Execute Complex Logistics: Process, inventory, and archive microscopic slides, paraffin blocks, and formalin-fixed tissues, ensuring accurate identification and distribution according to Defense Supply System regulations.
- Lead and Mentor: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specimen relocations, training team members across various functions and examining work for strict compliance with organizational policies.
- Optimize Operations: Conduct comprehensive audits of repository files and maintain automated supply systems to ensure efficient space usage and timely preservation of materials.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 3-5 years of experience in material processing, inventory management, or a related clinical logistics field.
- Strong knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, and supply automation systems.
- Proven ability in team training, operational quality assurance, and the handling of specialized clinical materials.
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
- Active T1 Investigation clearance.
What We Offer
- Compensation: $24.50
- Location: In-Person 606 Stephen Sitter Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Two weeks - paid time off/ holidays
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
Reasonably expected salary range: $46,800.00 - $58,500.00
Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.
Category: Operations Group
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