Materials Management Technician

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Position Summary: The Materials Management Technician will work within the materials management group to support warehouse activities and campaigns in a timely and efficient manner. This position will comply with FDA, EPA, OSHA, IATA and client regulations and policies. Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee all aspects of loading docks including proper and timely documentation. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of all loading docks, storage rooms, sampling rooms, dispensing areas and all other areas that fall within Materials Managements jurisdiction. Maintains warehouse in GMP state.
• Receives materials, both physically and electronically. Inspects materials for damage and supply chain compliance.
• Label all received and stored materials.
• Distribute pharmaceutical materials to proper destination. Work with logistics and other departments to ensure correct materials arrive at the desired destination safely, intact and in a timely and efficient manner.
• Safely operate MMG-related equipment, such as walk-behind lift, pallet jacks, drum lifter, etc.
• Maintain minimum chemical inventory needed for production campaigns.
• Safely collect, prep, package, subdivide and stage chemicals appropriately upon request and document accordingly. May require additional PPE for certain chemical handling.
• Collect sampling or testing material (for Release, ID, Chemical Analysis, Use Test, Retain, and any other various samples for internal and external customers) upon goods receipt or as necessary in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain the integrity of all the individual materials and batches both physically and electronically using a variety of inventory controls.
• Communicate and respond to special instructions related to shipments (e.g. temperature-tracked shipments, immediate-open packages, special packaging procedures, etc.)

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry or other relevant degree program
• Strong knowledge of chemical safety

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a materials management function
• Experience in warehouse inventory management
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals
• Excellent computer skills, capability to learn site-specific computerized inventory system
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• Position is Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00PM. Overtime as needed.
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Ridgefield, CT are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
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• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.