Pharmaceutical Material Specialist

Lonza Group; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Pharmaceuticals Materials Specialist to execute material logistics in a cGMP environment. You will receive, sample, store, and distribute materials and prepare direct materials for manufacturing use.

The role involves handling hazardous materials, performing data entry in SAP/LIMS, and maintaining a safe, inspection-ready workplace while supporting production schedules.

Qualifications

• High School, Associate's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in GMP, GDP warehouse operations.
• Expertise in SOPs and SAP ERP systems.
• EHS and GMP awareness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform material logistics activities in a cGMP environment, including receiving, sampling, storage, inventory control, and distribution of materials.
• Transfer, weigh, stage, and kit materials for manufacturing operations according to procedures.
• Support handling and shipment of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
• Accurately complete transactions and maintain records in SAP and LIMS.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, drum handling) with safety.
• Adhere to cGMP, GDP, EHS, and site procedures for regulatory compliance and product quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspection-ready work environment.
• Assist with inventory counts, material reconciliation, and discrepancy investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support schedules and material availability.
• Identify and communicate operational or material issues to supervision timely.

Skills

GMP experience

GDP warehouse operations

SOPs

SAP ERP systems

Safety and EHS awareness

Procedural implementation

Education

High School

Associate's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

Pharmaceutical Materials Specialist are responsible for the execution of material logistics in a cGMP environment. This includes receiving, sampling, storage and distribution of materials, as well as the transfer of materials manufacturing and the weighing & kitting of direct materials for manufacturing use. Handling and shipping of hazardous materials as required. Additional responsibilities include performing data entry into various databases, safely utilizing material handling equipment, adhering to cGMP procedures, ensuring department regulatory compliance and maintaining a clean and safe workplace.

What you will get

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $56,250 to $93,750.In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid Time Off

What you will do

• Perform material logistics activities in a cGMP environment, including receiving, sampling, storage, inventory control, and distribution of materials.
• Transfer, weigh, stage, and kit materials for manufacturing operations according to approved procedures.
• Support the handling and shipment of hazardous materials in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Accurately complete transactions and maintain records in business systems such as SAP and LIMS.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum handling equipment, following safety requirements.
• Adhere to cGMP, GDP, EHS, and site procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and product quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment.
• Assist with inventory counts, material reconciliation, and discrepancy investigations as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing schedules and material availability.
• Identify and communicate operational or material-related issues to supervision in a timely manner.

What we look for

• High School, Associate's degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in GMP, GDP warehouse operations.
• Expertise in SOPs and SAP ERP systems.
• EHS and GMP awareness is preferred.
• Ability to successfully implement procedures.
• Proactive about safety and environmental guidelines.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.