GxP Material Handling Specialist

PerkinElmer; Upper Providence Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a GxP Material Handling Specialist in Upper Providence, PA. The role supports scientists with bulk deliveries and material transfer, handling materials in a controlled environment, and ensuring quality and compliance in daily operations.

The Associate Inventory Specialist must have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting Pharmaceutical Development and Pre-Clinical customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fork-lift operator certification preferred.
• Knowledge of supply chain management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack goods for national and international shipping.
• Inventory management of bulk reagents and chemicals.
• Testing for quality control using customer systems.
• Receiving, checking and tracking materials into/out of laboratories.
• Generate and analyze inventory use reports.
• Observe safety precautions and complete trainings.

Skills

Follow directions

Equipment usage

Communication skills

Customer service

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

GxP Material Handling Specialist

Job ID REQ-058774

Location Upper Providence, PA

Job Type Regular

The Associate Inventory Specialist – Materials Management provides support to scientists by performing bulk deliveries and material transfer. The role is responsible for all aspects of Materials Management including support of Pharmaceutical Development and other Pre-Clinical customers. A successful candidate should have great attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, the ability to communicate effectively and work independently.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack goods for national and international shipping.
• Inventory management of bulk reagents, including control of chemicals.
• Testing for quality control using customer systems.
• Sampling of materials and performing raw material acceptance testing.
• Receive, check and track materials into and out of laboratories using customer systems.
• Collect and transfer waste to central area.
• Monitor project specific materials, keeping project leaders informed.
• Generate and analyze inventory use reports.
• Organize warehouse chemicals based on frequency of use.
• Observe all safety precautions and be proactive in raising safety concerns.
• Complete all required trainings in a timely manner.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Critical Skills

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment/software after training.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests.
• MS Office Skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Fork-lift operator certification
• Knowledge of supply chain management
• Box truck driving experience

Working Environment

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time
• The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing and labeling hazardous waste.
• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $40,000 to $60,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.