GMP Materials Management Technologist

5010 - United Kingdom - VWR Lab Services Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Material Technologist in Macclesfield to manage the receipt, storage, sampling, and distribution of chemical materials in a GMP environment. This hands-on role focuses on safety, quality, and compliant operations within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include material handling, labeling, shipments, and documentation, supporting both clinical and manufacturing activities while driving continuous improvement and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in GMP/GDP, pharmaceutical, chemical, or regulated environments.
• FLT certification is desirable but not required.
• Health & Safety qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience using Quality Management Systems and controlled documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, and manage materials using inventory systems and meet KPIs.
• Perform material sampling and dispensing per GMP procedures and quality standards.
• Safely handle bulk chemicals and solvents; operate forklift when required.
• Generate labels, prepare shipments, and support warehousing and distribution for on-time delivery.
• Author, review, and maintain SOPs and key operation documents.
• Support manufacturing operations through efficient material management.
• Contribute to deviation investigations by identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain GMP, GDP, quality requirements, and site safety compliance.
• Prioritize daily activities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and site initiatives.
• Assist in SHE and GMP inspections, audits, and tours.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members; promote team culture.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers through responsive service.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety focus

Organized

Teamwork

Problem solving

IT literacy

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Truck (FLT) certification

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Opportunity: Material Technologist Location: Macclesfield, UK Contract: Permanent

Join Our Team Are you an experienced materials, warehouse, or GMP professional looking to take a new challenge? We are seeking a Material Technologist to support the management of chemical materials and solvents within a highly regulated GMP environment. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for the receipt, storage, sampling, dispensing, and distribution of materials while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to operational excellence, support manufacturing activities, and ensure materials are available where and when they are needed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Receive, inspect, store, and accurately manage materials using inventory management systems while meeting operational KPIs.


• Perform material sampling and dispensing activities in accordance with GMP procedures and quality standards.


• Safely handle bulk chemicals and solvents, including the operation of forklift trucks where required.


• Generate labels, prepare shipments, and support warehousing and distribution activities to ensure on‑time delivery.


• Author, review, and maintain key operational documentation and standard procedures.


• Support both clinical and commercial manufacturing operations through efficient material management practices.


• Participate in deviation investigations by helping identify root causes and implementing corrective actions.


• Maintain full compliance with GMP, GDP, quality requirements, and site safety expectations.


• Prioritize daily operational activities effectively, responding proactively to changing business needs.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, site projects, and operational targets.


• Participate in SHE and GMP inspections, audits, and tours.


• Support the onboarding and training of new team members, promoting a collaborative \"One Team\" culture.


• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers by delivering responsive, professional, and solutions‑focused service.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.


• Previous experience working in a GMP, GDP, pharmaceutical, chemical, or similarly regulated environment.


• Forklift Truck (FLT) certification or experience is desirable, but not a hard requirement.


• Health & Safety qualifications would be advantageous.


• Experience using Quality Management Systems and controlled documentation.

Skills & Attributes

• Communicate confidently and professionally with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders at all levels.


• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance, taking ownership of your work and consistently delivering high standards.


• Be highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and adapt quickly in response to changing operational requirements.


• Build positive working relationships and contribute to a supportive team environment while remaining self‑motivated and able to work independently.


• Show a proactive approach to problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional customer service.


• Be comfortable working with IT systems and technology, including Microsoft 365 applications such as Teams, Excel, and Word.


• Display flexibility, accountability, and a willingness to support colleagues to achieve shared team objectives.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a regulated environment where your contribution directly supports critical manufacturing and supply chain activities. You'll join a collaborative team that values safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while providing opportunities for training, development, and professional growth.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life‑changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

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