Material Handler, CAR-T Warehouse Operations

Posted:
8/27/2024, 4:23:56 AM

Location(s):
New Jersey, United States ⋅ Summit, New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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The Material Handler, CAR-T Warehouse Operations manages material needs/requirements for CAR-T production per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in controlled and/or classified environments under the supervision of Warehousing Operations Management. Material Handlers must adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed within a team according to an assigned, production shift schedule. Communication of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.

Shifts Available:

Quad 1 & Quad 3 (Day Shift) also available

Quad 2 - Sunday - Wednesday 4pm - 2:30am

Quad 4 - Wednesday - Saturday, 8pm - 6:30am

Responsibilities:

  • Performs inventory control: cycle counts, material stocking, scrapping, at a minimum. 
  • Manages material expiry, allocation, kitting, and maintains material condition requirements. 
  • Quantifies and maintains materials in production dispensary. 
  • Perform apheresis receipt of incoming raw materials and prepares final product shipments for couriers.
  • Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics. 
  • Records material handling data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs. 
  • Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete warehousing tasks required by shift schedule.
  • Must be able to work in an environment with blood derived components. 
  • Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned. 
  • Available to work OT if / when business requires.
  • Flexible to work across both Summit and Warren NJ sites if needed. 

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulated industry
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • General understanding of cGMPs
  • Technical writing capability
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Inventory control and/or management
  • Background to include an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices is a plus

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • OR Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
  • OR High School diploma/GED and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
  • Willing to work staggered shift hours if needed


Working Conditions:

  • Intermittent walking and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.  
  • Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation.
  • Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment. 
  • Ability to lift from 25- 50 pounds. 
  • Must have the ability to work around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.
  • Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment will be required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet.
  • Makeup, gum, nail polish, or other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.
  • Flexibility to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions. Reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.
  • Routine exposure to human blood components.
  • Designated areas may prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum. 

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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