US Packaging Associate

Keywords Intl1; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Keywords Studios in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a US Packaging Associate to support clinical trial supply management. The role requires collaboration with external vendors, data accuracy, and label inventory control across systems and global packaging processes.

The position is hybrid: three days on campus with training possibly more days in person, and occasional remote work if needed. Bachelor’s degree required; contractor engagement with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new computer systems.
• Strong team collaboration skills with a focus on meeting shared goals and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage urgent issues effectively.
• High attention to details and accuracy.
• Capability to work independently within established workflows.
• Flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external vendors and Collaboration Partners (CPs) to verify qualifications.
• Monitor bulk label stock inventory and initiate reorders as needed.
• Manage decommissioning and destruction of labels. Enter data into the deviation management system to address HUB carrier shipment issues
• Support temperature excursion (deviation) processes for designated CPs
• Coordinate material movements across systems and teams.
• Provide systems support for Trackwise, SAP, eCTS, ATLAS, and QualDocs.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Independent work

Remote/on-site flexibility

Bachelor's degree required

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Trackwise

SAP

eCTS

ATLAS

QualDocs

Job description

Work Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Work Location:

Hybrid (Must work onsite 3 days per week, rest of week is WFH)

Our major pharmaceutical client in Indianapolis is looking for an experienced US Packaging Associate to join their clinical trial supply management team.

They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive team member to support key supply chain operations in collaboration with external vendors and internal systems. This role is integral to ensuring smooth material movements, accurate data management, & effective label inventory control.

A successful candidate for this role is quick to learn new computer programs & follow established processes to confirm/process packaging of pharmaceutical drugs for clinical trials around the globe. This person can communicate via email in a professional manner with internal & external customers. They are able to complete daily tasks independently, while also open to learning & supporting the team as time allows. This person is able to prioritize work effectively & is familiar with following a timeline.

Currently, this position is hybrid, with three days a week on campus. During training, some additional in-person days may be required. Due to the nature of the pandemic, the successful candidate should be open to both working more in-person days in the future as well as open to working completely remote if that is needed.

Daily responsibilities:

• Collaborate with external vendors and Collaboration Partners (CPs) to verify qualifications.


• Monitor bulk label stock inventory and initiate reorders as needed.


• Manage decommissioning and destruction of labels. Enter data into the deviation management system to address HUB carrier shipment issues


• Support temperature excursion (deviation) processes for designated CPs


• Coordinate material movements across systems and teams.


• Provide systems support for Trackwise, SAP, eCTS, ATLAS, and QualDocs.

Keywords provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits and a casual, fun, productive and supportive working environment. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our "can do" attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges. This is what makes us Keywordians

Requirements

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new computer systems.


• Strong team collaboration skills with a focus on meeting shared goals and deadlines.


• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage urgent issues effectively.


• High attention to details and accuracy.


• Capability to work independently within established workflows.


• Flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

Education requirement

• Bachelor's degree

Bonus

• A pharmaceutical or clinical trial experience/education a plus but not required.

Benefits

KeyWords provides all its contingent workforce with:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits


• Paid time off (including sick and select holidays)


• 401(k) enrollment with 3% employer matching

We are an equal opportunity employer & all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Area of Work: Packaging

Service: Distribution

Employment Type: Contractor

Working Pattern: Full Time

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