Job Description

JOB TITLE: MATERIALS SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: WAREHOUSE

REPORTING TO: WAREHOUSE / MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT, FULL-TIME

WHAT WE DO

BioDuro is a privately-owned Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) headquartered in San Diego, CA with more than 1,200 employees globally. Our four facilities provide integrated solutions and exceptional services to our clientele for challenging preclinical and clinical trial projects. With capabilities spanning Discovery Chemistry, Biology and Animal DMPK services through our Chinese facilities, to Formulation Development and cGMP Manufacturing of oral solid dosages, nebulized and inhaled products, gels and topical ointments at our San Diego Headquarters, there is no surprise BioDuro is a leading partner of choice.

WHY BIODURO?

Take the next step in your career and join BioDuro today to change lives through the products we help create. Here, you will contribute your talents to meaningful projects that impact the lives of patients around the world and develop as an individual by working directly with a team of seasoned experts and rising stars. Our values of Accountability, Respect, Tenacity, Results and Integrity are embedded in everything we do. No matter what your role may be, BioDuro strives to ensure all our employees are empowered and given the necessary tools to lead us in our relentless pursuit of success.

JOB OVERVIEW/SUMMARY

The Materials Specialist is a part of the operations team responsible for supporting of manufacturing pharmaceutical drug products in a cGMP-regulated environment. Primary duties include shipping and receiving and inspection, ensuring appropriate storage and inventory control for materials that will be used to manufacture Clinical Trial and Commercial Material.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receipt of GMP and non-GMP materials.  Document receipt of GMP materials per SOP requirements.  Return of materials to suppliers that do not meet requirements.  Notification of staff members when materials arrive.  Distribution of product and supplies to various departments.
• Organization and inventory control of all GMP materials in the warehouse.  Ensure that the warehouse is ready for inspection during client visits/audits. 
• Periodic cleaning of the warehouse per SOP requirements, daily (Monday to Friday) monitoring of temperatures of refrigerators and freezers and documentation in logbooks.  Quarterly bleaching of refrigerators and documentation in logbooks.
• Sampling of raw materials promptly after receipt and providing samples to QC for testing.
• Segregation of materials in the warehouse per status (e.g., quarantine, release, rejected, pending investigation, volatile organic solvents/acids/bases.
• Disposal of materials per requirements of SOP and state/local regulations.  Removal of wastes from the laboratories.
• Communication with clients on receipt or shipping of pharmaceutical products.  Ensure that products shipped out meet the client’s requirements and BioDuro Standard Operating Procedures.  Provide status updates to the client as requested.
• Participate in investigating and isolation of any material or product identified as having a quality problem, until corrective action can be identified by QA.
• Use continuous improvement to drive increased quality, efficiencies and cost savings.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of industry experience in inventory management in a warehouse setting
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• High attention to detail required
• This position is responsible for compliance with all safety regulations, and Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Hazards/Elevated Workplace encountered in Manufacturing Areas.
• Physical Demands - Ability to lift up to 75 lbs or manipulate 150 lbs or more
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Manages personal and interpersonal stress
• Has the discipline to stay focused and complete specific task
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strictly follows the company policy on client confidentiality
• Able to be flexible and adapting to process schedules with overtime work as required to support operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to join us in a fast paced and exciting employment atmosphere!

POSITION BENEFITS

BioDuro employment provides the opportunity to work in beautiful San Diego, California only 5 minutes from the nearest beach, with the possibility of international travel to our facilities in Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Beijing. We offer full health benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, an aggressive bonus structure, and market-competitive salaries to all our employees. In addition, BioDuro provides employees with free catered lunch Monday through Thursday, and a variety of engaging employee and community outreach events. We strive to reward and promote employees who exhibit our values of Accountability, Respect, Tenacity, Results and Integrity.

EOE AND ACCOMMODATION

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. BioDuro provides reasonable accommodation in job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, you may use the alternative methods by emailing careers@bioduro.com. If you are selected to interview for a position, you may also request an accommodation with our team directly.

NOTICE TO AGENCY AND SEARCH FIRM REPRESENTATIVES

BioDuro is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any BioDuro employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of BioDuro. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

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