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Work Schedule
10 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights
Job Description
The Supply Chain Specialist performs a wide range of materials management inventory and coordination activities supporting Vertex's materials supply chain. This position will primarily support the manufacturing facility located in the Cambridge, MA and Boston location. This role is required to perform and document daily warehouse operations in a cGMP environment. Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and world-class service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s laboratory's business needs.
Schedule
8:00am-6:30pm
Thursday-Sunday
What will you do?
This position directs the daily workflow for a small team under the direction of the site lead and/or supervisor, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service in support of our contractual obligations. This position will primarily support the manufacturing facility located in the Cambridge, MA and Boston location. This role is required to perform and document daily warehouse operations in a cGMP environment. May oversee service offerings including but not limited to: order/stockroom/dock management, procurement, material handling, chemical tracking, glass wash, media/reagent preparation, and cell culture support operations.
Education
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Work Schedule
10 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights
Job Description
The Supply Chain Specialist performs a wide range of materials management inventory and coordination activities supporting Vertex's materials supply chain. This position will primarily support the manufacturing facility located in the Cambridge, MA and Boston location. This role is required to perform and document daily warehouse operations in a cGMP environment. Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and world-class service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s laboratory's business needs.
Schedule
8:00am-6:30pm
Thursday-Sunday
What will you do?
This position directs the daily workflow for a small team under the direction of the site lead and/or supervisor, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service in support of our contractual obligations. This position will primarily support the manufacturing facility located in the Cambridge, MA and Boston location. This role is required to perform and document daily warehouse operations in a cGMP environment. May oversee service offerings including but not limited to: order/stockroom/dock management, procurement, material handling, chemical tracking, glass wash, media/reagent preparation, and cell culture support operations.
- Receive and inspect materials in accordance with SOPs.
- Pull Sample/Retains for incoming material
- Transfer of materials to and from the warehouse using an effective workflow.
- Lead all the daily ERP requests such as material transfers and production requests.
- Store materials in appropriate GMP conditions according to material TDS
- Confirms the completion and tracking of supply chain supply-related documentation
- Must be proficient in the use of the inventory management system (ERP)
- Assist in working with Freight Forwarders, 3PLs, Brokers and Direct Carriers to address logistics issues and needs.
- Work with various cross-functional groups (such as Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory, suppliers, etc.) to proactively and collaboratively resolve issues that may block the timely flow of materials or projects.
- Review data from temperature monitoring devices and EMS as appropriate. Investigate and resolve any temperature excursions.
- Following cGMP procedures, retrieve documents from the document management system
- Complete cGMP documents using good documentation practices
- Monitor the cycle count program, activities and results to identify necessary recounts and processes to be monitored and provide updates to senior management
- Help to develop shipment schedule and prepare and transact all Clinical, Commercial product and sample shipments
- Coordinate and participate in on-call program to provide emergency coverage in the event of asset outage or other unplanned events.
- Manage min/max inventory levels
- Gowning and spraying material into clean rooms
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree in a related field preferred, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills. Military Service/Training in lieu of a degree may also be considered.
- 3 years of progressive, proven experience preferred
- Experience working in Good x Practice (GxP) environment and International Air Transport Association (IATA)/ U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Goods certification required, knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements preferred.
- Experience in a materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing role
- Experience in pharmaceutical industry
- Experience working in a cGMP environment
- Experienced in ERP transactions regarding cGMP raw materials, inventory control, shipment processing and reporting
- Analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills to address atypical process/procedure deviations
- Ability to use a computer and knowledge of some Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be proficient in the use of the inventory management system (ERP) and execute real time transactions such as material transfers, inventory reporting, inventory reconciliation/investigations, order shipping confirmations, and cycle counting
- Attention to detail when performing and verifying daily activities
- Knowledge of good documentation practices, ability to follow procedures as written, and train/mentor junior associates
- Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; lift 50 pounds occasionally, including operation and use of pushcarts, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
- Regularly required to stand or walk for prolonged periods.
- Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (penicillin, tetracycline, etc.). Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment may be required.
- Ability to work overtime, as needed.
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.