Material Specialist, Nights

Position Summary

The Material Specialist – Night Shift plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations within our radiopharmaceutical CDMO facility. This position ensures the timely and accurate flow of materials and supplies to meet production schedules and GMP compliance requirements. The Material Specialist – Night Shift will manage material movement, inventory control, and documentation to support uninterrupted night shift operations and maintain compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensure all materials required for radiopharmaceutical production are available, properly stored, and issued in accordance with GMP procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and documentation through ERP/MRP systems, ensuring traceability and compliance with FDA, DEA, and DOT regulations.
• Support nightly manufacturing operations by coordinating material requests, transfers, and replenishments across production and warehouse areas.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials, ensuring they meet specifications and are labeled, quarantined, or released appropriately.
• Monitor and maintain cleanroom and controlled storage area supplies to support aseptic manufacturing and radiation safety standards.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams to resolve material discrepancies, expedite critical items, and minimize potential disruptions.
• Execute transactions related to purchase orders, goods receipts, and inventory movements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in vendor communication and coordination for late or urgent deliveries during off-shift operations.
• Manage the proper handling, segregation, and disposal of obsolete, expired, or radioactive materials in accordance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory control, material flow, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure smooth and compliant operations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of experience working in materials management / procurement / logistics in GMP-regulated or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required.
• Experience working in radiopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, biologics, or cell/gene therapy industry is preferred.
• Proven experience in inventory management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Understanding of quality systems and regulatory expectations for analytical labs.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and cooperative work environment. Ability to work sitting and standing for extended periods, grasping/gripping, fine motor control with hands.
• Ability to lift / move, transport, position equipment and work items weighing up to 30 pounds across on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom and sterile compounding environment, adhering to strict health and hygiene standards to ensure the safety and quality of drug products.
• Must report any health conditions (e.g., rashes, active infections) that could impact product integrity or contamination risks.
• Chronic health conditions that prevent long-term performance of essential job functions may require evaluation and could affect employment status.
• Proper garbing and personal hygiene must be maintained at all times when in environmentally classified areas.
  
  

The Fine Print

The salary range in Minnesota for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. Please note that compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Benefit packages for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options (depending on the plan chosen), and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Team members in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off in compliance with applicable law. Relocation is available to qualified team members.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the position, not necessarily an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible position responsibilities, tasks and duties. The company reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; employment remains “at-will”.

Nucleus RadioPharma is an equal opportunity employer and believes everyone deserves respect, dignity and equality. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.