Senior Coordinator, Materials Management

WuXi AppTec Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi AppTec Group in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Associate to support receiving, storage, and GMP inventory control for R&D and GMP materials. You will help maintain records, assist with import/export documentation, and ensure proper handling of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities include verifying materials, maintaining cycle counts, coordinating transfers domestically and with partners, and contributing to regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 1-3 years of experience working with chemicals and with import/export procedures is preferred.
• Familiarity with dangerous goods regulations and related cGMP practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, quarantines, stores, handles, dispenses, releases, and issues GMP materials and packaging supplies.
• Maintains accurate inventory records (paper and electronic) including expiration and retest dates.
• Assists in retesting GMP inventory batches as needed.
• Participates in annual inventory cycle counts of GMP materials.
• Supports disposition of expired materials and maintains documentation.
• Ensures proper operation and temperature monitoring of refrigerators used for material storage.
• Coordinates transfer of GMP materials between STA Pharmaceutical US LLC, clients, and third-party locations (domestic and international).
• Collaborates with departments to coordinate efficient shipping and receiving processes.
• Maintains up-to-date training and documentation for import/export activities.

Skills

Hazardous materials shipping

cGMP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Provides support for shipping and receiving activities, R&D and GMP inventory control, and general warehouse operations. Assists with inventory stocking and ensures building supplies are properly maintained. Experienced in material handling and inventory management practices. Helps maintain accurate records, including material requests, inventory logs, and import/export documentation. Supports the safe shipment of hazardous materials in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Works effectively both independently and as part of a team, following established procedures and applying relevant technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, quarantines, stores, handles, dispenses, releases, and issues raw materials, starting materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediates, reagents, labels, GMP supplies, and packaging materials.
• Supports the maintenance of accurate inventory records (both paper and electronic), including tracking of expiration and retest dates for all GMP materials.
• Assists in the retesting of GMP inventory batches for starting materials, intermediates, and drug substances as needed.
• Participates in annual inventory cycle counts of all GMP materials.
• Supports the disposition of expired materials and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Ensure proper operation and temperature monitoring of refrigerators used for material storage.
• Participates in internal GMP inspections as required.
• Operates a forklift as needed for material handling.
• Coordinates the transfer of GMP materials between STA Pharmaceutical US LLC, clients, and third‑party locations, both domestic and international.
• Collaborates with various departments to coordinate efficient shipping and receiving processes.
• Maintains up‑to‑date training and documentation for all import/export activities.
• Monitors and replenish general supplies in GMP, R&D, and office areas as necessary.
• Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1-3 years of prior experience working with chemicals and with import/export procedures is preferred.
• Familiarity with dangerous goods regulations and related cGMP practices is a plus.
• cGMP skills a plus.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability (and interest) to receive training in the area of industrial chemical management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate professional, organized and reliable behaviors.
• Ability to coordinate and work independently with procedural training and associated skills.
• Proficient in DOT and IATA hazardous material shipping regulations, with current certifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be medically fit to wear a respirator, lift 75 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, and bending while safely working with hazardous materials.

Anticipated salary range: $21.17 to $27.47

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job‑related duties as requested by Management.