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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The QC Material Management Senior Specialist is responsible for the management of materials used in the analytical and microbiology QC laboratories in the Devens CTF, ensuring the availability of all QC laboratory supplies. This includes, but is not limited to, managing the lifecycle activities of QC laboratory materials, supporting onboarding of new materials through document creation and change control, collaborating with QC network functions and site functions such as QC lab, supply chain and other departments for the management of QC materials. The QC Material Management Senior Specialist will also serve as the QC Material Management SME, supporting training, document revisions, projects, CAPA, and related tasks and/or continuous improvement efforts.

The QC Materials Management Senior Specialist role is stationed in Devens, MA and reports to the Senior Manager, QC Sample Management and Planning.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• High problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the site representative for QC material management program and manage the lifecycle activities of QC laboratory materials.
• Support onboarding of new materials through document creation and change control.
• Collaborate with QC network functions and site functions such as QC lab, supply chain and other departments for the management of QC materials.
• Implement and maintain the QC material inventory management system (e.g., Kanban).
• Train others on material management process and procedures as applicable.
• Perform document revision, project, CAPA, and related tasks and/or continuous improvement efforts.
• Create, revise, and review technical documents, such as SOPs and working instructions for sample management.
• Implement 5S and FIFO principles as appropriate.
• Apply critical thinking skills when working on new procedures or process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
• Perform other tasks as required to support the QC laboratories.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, or related science. Advanced degree preferred.
• 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a regulated environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Experience with material management and supply chain processes preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of computerized systems and enterprise applications such as SAP and LIMS preferred.
• Experience in writing and revising GMP procedures and working instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The incumbent will be working around biohazardous materials and may be exposed to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on occasion.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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