Inventory Control Operator- 2nd shift

About Abeona

Our Values: Patient First | Innovation | Integrity | Determination | Trust

Join us in making cure the new standard of care. At Abeona Therapeutics, we exist for our patients and their caregivers; their needs guide our decision-making. We challenge ourselves to think differently, move quickly, and deliver solutions. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and quality standards. We persevere with resilience and focus to achieve our mission. We build trust through humility, mutual appreciation, openness, and respect.

Company Description

Abeona Therapeutics Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cell and gene therapies for serious diseases. Notably, Abeona's ZEVASKYN™ (prademagene zamikeracel) is the first autologous cell-based gene therapy treating wounds in adults and pediatric patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). The company's cGMP manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio, is dedicated to producing ZEVASKYN™. Abeona's portfolio includes adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for ophthalmic diseases with unmet medical needs, and their novel AAV capsids aim to improve treatment outcomes for various debilitating conditions.

Position Overview

The Inventory Control Operator will serve as the main conduit for shipping and receiving materials at Abeona Therapeutics. This role will support all departments at Abeona, most notably, Manufacturing. The Inventory Control Operator will ensure adequate inventory of all supplies (several hundred different SKUs) in both the controlled inventory warehouse supporting Manufacturing & Quality Control as well as the non-controlled stockroom supporting all other departments. The Inventory Control Operator will be accepting supplies shipments, lifting, unboxing, and storing several items daily and cooperating with the quality units on the timely release of materials. The Inventory Control Operator will also serve as an option as assigned by the Supervisor, for shipping samples to the appropriate outside entity in accordance with state and federal regulations and local standard operating procedures.

Following a training period conducted during first shift hours, this position will work on second shift with a starting time between 12:00 and 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday (exact hours may be determined based on company need). The position is a five day per week, onsite role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be flexible, adaptable and always ready for new information and change of plans.


• Must be able and willing to be Point-of-Contact for all receiving activities


• Organize and receive materials utilizing the NetSuite ERP system daily as it relates to materials for Manufacturing, Quality Control, or other supporting departments.


• Daily and routine restocking of approved cleaning supplies and PPE for efficient contract cleaning of the GMP areas.


• Review orders to be picked and brought up to the manufacturing staging area on a daily basis, communicating and out of stock items to the Inventory Supervisor and Supply Chain Management.


• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of forecasted volumes for controlled and non-controlled inventory.


• Maintain consistent lines of communication with the Inventory Supervisor and Buyer(s) to ensure adequate stocking levels are maintained.


• Facilitate and support Quality units in releasing quarantined supplies to Manufacturing.


• Assist Supply Chain Management with the preventative maintenance (PM) of temperature-controlled units (TCU) assigned to our department.


• Take directives from management as it relates to 5s initiatives for ensuring the warehouse is clean and orderly.


• Must execute all duties in collaboration with all Abeona Team members, be an engaged team player and communicate effectively.


• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required (work experience can be substituted).


• Minimum of 1-3 year inventory experience. Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, hospital or working in a GMP manufacturing environment, is a plus.


• Must be organized, always able to receive new information and show a high attention to detail.


• Demonstrated proficiency in cGMP, basic arithmetic, planning, tracking, prioritization and timelines with a hands-on approach.


• Capable of executing actions based on written instruction.


• Ability to work across all levels and functions of an organization and operate independently.


• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.


• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and especially in Excel.


• Fluent in English (oral and written).

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 accommodation 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 experience prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required. A normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20 is required. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds is required.

Benefits

Our values apply to how we view caring for each other as well. While the patient comes first, our employees are vital to making that happen, and so we strive to offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance coverage (multiple options to meet our employees' and their families' needs)


• Dental and vision coverage


• 401k match plan


• Lifestyle spending account


• Compensation (annual): $50,000 - $60,500 (please note that the compensation amount includes the base salary and anticipated annual bonus)


• 5% shift differential after training and move to second shift

Visa Sponsorship Not Currently Available

IMPORTANT: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.