GMP Technician

Actalent; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a GMP Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist in Durham, NC. This on-site contract role focuses on end-to-end warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and ERP management within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

You will support a startup manufacturing site, ensuring material flow aligns with production schedules and inspection readiness. The role requires hands-on experience with Dynamics 365, strong attention to detail, and collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality,

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated pharmaceutical or GMP environments.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and GDP standards and applying them to daily warehouse activities.
• Hands-on ERP use for inventory and material transactions; Dynamics 365 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, and shipping.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through timely ERP transactions and cycle counts.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, SOPs, and safety standards.

Skills

GMP environment

ERP systems

Dynamics 365

Inventory control

Cycle counting

SOP compliance

Documentation accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit readiness

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

GMP Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist

This role oversees end-to-end GMP warehouse operations with a strong focus on inventory control and ERP management within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The position supports a commercial manufacturing facility by ensuring accurate material flow, robust inventory accuracy, and strict compliance with cGMP and GDP standards. This is an opportunity to play an integral role in a growing startup operation and directly contribute to the success of a new commercial manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• - Manage end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, inspection, storage, picking, shipping, and internal material movement.
• - Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through timely and precise ERP transactions, particularly within Dynamics 365.
• - Perform regular cycle counting activities and reconcile any discrepancies to ensure accurate inventory records.
• - Lead investigations into inventory discrepancies and non-routine operational issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• - Ensure full compliance with cGMP, GDP, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety standards in all warehouse activities.
• - Maintain audit-ready documentation for all warehouse and inventory control processes to support internal and external inspections.
• - Support manufacturing operations by staging and delivering materials in a timely and accurate manner to meet production schedules.
• - Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in inventory control to drive operational efficiency within GMP warehouse operations.
• - Provide guidance and informal leadership to junior team members, including supporting their onboarding and training.
• - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and service levels.
• - Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure effective material flow and inventory management.
• - Support inventory management for quality control and finished product, ensuring appropriate handling, storage, and documentation.

Essential Skills

• - Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end warehouse operations in a regulated pharmaceutical or GMP environment.
• - Strong knowledge of cGMP and GDP requirements, with the ability to apply these standards to daily warehouse activities.
• - Proven experience in inventory control, including cycle counting, discrepancy investigation, and reconciliation.
• - Hands-on experience using an ERP system, specifically Microsoft Dynamics 365, for inventory and material transactions.
• - Ability to act as a subject matter expert in inventory control within a GMP warehouse setting.
• - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and ERP transactions.
• - Ability to collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• - Capability to provide guidance and informal leadership to junior team members.
• - Strong problem-solving skills to address non-routine operational issues and inventory discrepancies.
• - Commitment to maintaining safety, compliance, and audit readiness at all times.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• - Experience working in a commercial manufacturing facility or startup environment.
• - Background supporting inventory management for quality control and finished product.
• - Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse or supply chain operations.
• - Comfort working in a fast-growing, evolving operation where processes and systems continue to mature.
• - Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and support cross-functional needs as the facility scales.

Work Environment

This role is fully on site at a commercial manufacturing facility located in Durham, NC. Standard working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m ., with the expectation of some flexibility to arrive early on certain days to support activities such as material thaws. On-call support may be required at times, and this on-call time will be compensated. The environment is a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical setting, with a strong emphasis on compliance, safety, and audit readiness. The role involves working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams in a collaborative, startup-style culture where contributions have a direct impact on the success of the organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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