Outstanding Biosciences company is seeking a self-starter, highly motivated individual, with a track record of high quality independent work for the role of Material Management Specialist. This role will participate in the warehousing, procurement, inventory management, shipping and receiving activities for theTechnical Operations department. This will be a full-time position located at the facilities in San Diego, CA. This position will report to the Head of External Mfg. /Supply Chain.
Responsibilities:
The Specialist will play a variety of roles based on experience, knowledge, and company business requirements, which includes supporting enterprise-wide and GMP specific procurement, as well as materials and inventory management.
Perform inventory management, GMP warehousing operations, logistics, inspection, shipping & receiving, bill of materials management, and materials planning per Company's training and SOPs.
Oversee the planning, storage, control, and distribution of temperature sensitive raw materials and consumables to support enterprise-wide (R&D, CMC, GE Lab, and Pilot Lab) requirements.
Specific responsibilities include the performing the day-day activity – Inspect, receive, identify, quarantine, store, handle, dispense, release, and issue raw materials, starting materials, intermediates, reagents, labels, GMP supplies and packaging materials.
Coordinate disposition of all expired materials and maintain applicable documentation.
Responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory (paper and electronic) and expiration for all GMP materials. Experience working with inventory management systems or ERP systems is a plus.
Work closely with the quality group to execute existing materials management SOPs and business processes and participate in internal GMP inspections when needed.
Experience in vendor quoting, requisition creation, order placement and invoice reconciliation.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Theoretical knowledge typically achieved with a 4-year degree such as a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, science or a related field, or have equivalent years of additional experience.
At least 2 years’ experience in Biotech/Pharma lab operations, inventory management and/or procurement and start-up environment.
Skills & Knowledge
Knowledgeable in procurement, shipping & receiving, and inventory management procedures.
Proven ability to initiate, plan, and execute multiple projects effectively.
Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work effectively and negotiate with colleagues.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and computer technology.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit.
The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Transition from standing and sitting often.
Specific vision for this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
Will require working with cells and cell lines of human and/or animal origin.
Will require working with hazardous materials.
Work in and around common laboratory equipment.
The regular requirements of an office environment (computers, computer screens, workstations, etc.) apply when not working in or around a laboratory environment.
100% on-site work at one or more of the Shoreline facilities in San Diego, CA.
Evening and weekend work as necessary.