Materials Specialist

This position is part of the Pharma Individualized Medicines Team responsible for the process development, manufacture, and supply of personalized immunotherapies in collaboration with our global partners.

The Opportunity:

As a Materials Specialist, you are responsible for the execution of product logistics in a cGMP environment. This includes the receipt and inspection, storage, wipe down, and issuance of kitted and non-kitted GMP materials used in production and final product shipping/distribution to our customers. This includes performing data entry into various business systems and databases to ensure department compliance with policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensuring safe and compliant handling, storage, and dispensing of GMP materials, including coordination of expired materials and participation in internal GMP inspections

• Collaborating with various departments to coordinate shipping and receiving, as well as maintaining general supplies and restocking GMP areas

• Creating and revising standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to department processes

• Performing department-related project activities, including investigating, analyzing, formulating possible solutions, documenting processes, and communicating results

• Scheduling transportation for outgoing shipments for inbound and outbound operations

• Using manual labor, pallet jacks, and forklifts to move product and both GMP and non-GMP supplies to and from storage locations and delivery trucks

You must have the ability to, on occasion, work overtime, holidays, weekends, and various shifts as required to meet business and customer needs

Who You Are:

• You have proven experience in analytically investigating and troubleshooting system issues, driving the implementation of solutions, planning, prioritizing, and completing work with minimal supervision, and working with Quality management systems on deviations, change control, and corrective/preventive actions

• You are proficient in basic mathematical skills for accurate calculations

• You possess technical proficiency with various computer applications and business operations software (i.e. gSuite, MS Office, ERP systems such as SAP)

• You have proven experience to effectively lead, coach, and influence within a collaborative and fast-paced work environment

• You are capable of regularly moving/lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs with or without an accommodation

Preferred Experience:

• BA or BS degree in Business Administration or related fields

• Lean methodology

• Cell therapy manufacturing

• Experience working in a personalized healthcare environment

Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting.