Pharmaceutical Materials Specialist

Job description

  Job facts

Pharmaceutical Materials Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

Perform the receiving, sampling, distribution, and shipping function for the Vacaville manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include receiving and sampling of GMP raw materials and components; storage, shipping and distribution of GMP raw materials, components and frozen bulk product; handling of hazardous materials; cycle counting; and accurate inventory documentation. (Supports manage inventory goals and initiatives for the Vacaville site and network.)
·  Receive and sample incoming raw materials and components into Vacaville's GMP warehouse.
·  Prepare raw materials (including hazardous materials), components and frozen bulk for shipment to other Genentech manufacturing sites and contract manufacturers.
·  Inventory and maintain minimum stock of raw materials/components in Vacaville manufacturing processing areas.
·  Maintain accurate documentation and raw materials inventory
·  Process raw materials and components for return/rejection/destruction
·  Complete inventory checks and cycle counts with goal of 100% inventory accuracy
·  Adhere to all CGMP's, Genentech policies, SOP'S and safety guidelines.
·  Maintain the required technical training and certifications (i.e. Fork lift, Hazmat, cGMP)
·  Suggest quality, safety, and efficiency improvements
·  Attend cGMP, Safety, and on-the job training as required.
·  Maintain a high level of safety in the workplace and sahere to all safety guidelines and procedures. Actively identify safety issues.
·  Immediately notify department supervisor or lead or safety incident hazards or near miss events.
·  Quality/Inspection Readiness
·  Recognize operational deviations and notify supervisor or lead before proceeding with operations
·  Utilize available quality systems as they pertain to your work area
·  Maintain work environment in an inspection ready state
·  Actively practice "line of site", correcting housekeeping and inspection issues as appropriate
·  Inform supervisor and others of issues, challenges, and barriers to success, safety impact, product quality production schedule, and recommend possible solutions
·  Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; written communication must be professional, legible, and grammatically correct.
·  Partner with members of shift as well as across shifts to complete daily assignments
·  Participate in and contribute to a team environment. Supportive of other team members.
·  Work with others to achieve a shared vision and a positive, fun, work environment
·  Build and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with others across functional area
·  Share, solicit, and constructively support ideas within shift and functional group
·  Demonstrate awareness of procedures and process parameters and ensures proper focus is maintained while performing operations
·  Make suggestions that lead to more safe, compliance, and efficient work
·  Know, understand, and model the company's and site's values in all interactions and decisions
·  Actively recognize team members for their contributions
·  Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of diversity.
·  Continuously demonstrate respect for differences through cooperation and collaboration with others.
·  Takes ownership, initiative and holds self-accountable for role and responsibilities required for position
·  Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Genentech vision and values
·  Accept constructive feedback and be open and willing to be coached
·  Share knowledge willingly and learn from others
·  Maximize production and labor efficiency while meeting required safety and quality levels
·  Demonstrate technical knowledge to safely operate systems and to properly perform basic operations with minimal supervision
·  Continue to increase technical skill relative to operations in your department

·  Who we are

A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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EEO is the Law

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Desired profile

Who you are

You're someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Job Requirements:
·  A minimum of two years work experience in a warehouse or distribution center is required. Experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device or chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
·  Prior work experience with a WMS (Warehouse Management System) and with RF devices is required.
·  Prior powered industrial truck certification and/or experience is required.
·  Hazardous material handling experience is preferred.
·  Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
·  Experience in computer-based systems is required; use of these systems in a validated environment is preferred.
·  Prior training in chemical handling and good laboratory methods/practices is preferred.
·  Must be able to work weekends, off-shifts, and overtime as required.
·  Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
·  Must have a clean DMV record.
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