Warehouse Associate

Krystal Biotech; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Krystal Biotech, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Associate to join the South Side HQ. You will manage inventory, run warehouse operations, and support manufacturing and laboratory teams.

Accuracy, safety, and timely communication are essential to keep materials available for production. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 1+ years’ experience, knowledge of GMP/GDP environments, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years relevant industry experience or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations; GMP/GDP or lab setting experience is a plus.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience is a plus but training provided if needed.
• Highly self-motivated, flexible, proactive, able to follow through in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong inventory management and vendor maintenance understanding.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to balance supply and demand.
• Change process gases and perform gas cylinder checks.
• Coordinate material orders to maintain stock while minimizing excess inventory.
• Organize warehouses for efficient material handling and retrieval.
• Maintain strong documentation for materials, including purchase orders and shipping records.
• Work with quality control to ensure materials meet standards.
• Collaborate with production to ensure materials availability for schedules.
• Use ERP systems to track inventory and streamline processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments.
• Handle biohazard waste and materials.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About Krystal Bio:

At Krystal Biotech, we bring together the brightest and most eager minds to relentlessly pursue the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of genetic medicines to treat diseases with high unmet medical needs.

Founded in 2016, Krystal is distinguished in three powerful ways: science and technology using our patented gene therapy platform, innovative manufacturing supported by our commercial scale facilities, and a unique commercialization model that focuses on the patient’s end-to-end experience.

Krystal received U.S. FDA approval for the first and only redosable gene therapy treatment, VYJUVEK®, for the treatment of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB). Krystal continues to leverage our proprietary platform to rapidly advance a robust pipeline of investigational genetic medicines in respiratory, oncology, dermatology, and ophthalmology.

Krystal is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, which is home to our two state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facilities with teams around the world and satellite offices in Switzerland, Germany, and Japan. We are a company built and run by people who care, are fearless in the face of a challenge, love the work they do, and practice the highest level of scientific integrity. As we grow, we are seeking team members that embody these values.

Job Description Summary:

Krystal Biotech, Inc is seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Associate to join the team at South Side HQ. The ideal candidate will take responsibility for inventory management, warehouse management, shipping and receiving while providing general support to the manufacturing and laboratory teams. Their efforts contribute to the overall success of an organization by ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time and in the right quantity. Effective communication, attention to detail, and a good understanding of supply chain dynamics are essential skills for individuals in this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and controlling the levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to ensure an optimal balance between supply and demand
• Changing of process gases and gas cylinder checks
• Coordinating the ordering of materials to maintain sufficient stock levels while minimizing excess inventory
• Overseeing the organization and layout of warehouses or storage facilities to ensure efficient material handling and retrieval
• Strong documentation practices related to materials, including purchase orders, and shipping records
• Working with quality control teams to ensure that materials meet established standards and specifications
• Collaborating with production teams to ensure that the necessary materials are available to meet production schedules
• Utilizing materials management ERP software and systems to track inventory, manage orders, and streamline processes
• Ensuring that all materials management activities comply with relevant regulations and internal policies
• Receiving and inspect incoming shipments
• Handling of biohazard waste and materials

Requirements & Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years relevant industry experience, or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, experience in a GMP, GDP or lab setting a plus
• Forklift and pallet jacks (manual and electric) experience a plus but not required. Training to be provided if necessary
• Highly self-motivated, flexible, proactive, able to follow through in an ambiguous, fast-changing environment, and proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• A demonstrated understanding of inventory management and vendor maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many different types of personalities at all levels of the organization
• A demonstrated self-starter who regularly takes initiative
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal)
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds in all directions
  • Occasionally moving (pushing/pulling) barrels up to 200 pounds with equipment to aid for safety
  • Occasionally work in temperatures that are 2-8° C and -20° C for our walk-in coolers with occasionalreach into -80° C, and -190° C freezers. Proper safety equipment is required and provided

Krystal Biotech, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Krystal Biotech, Inc. does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Krystal Biotech, Inc. will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Krystal Biotech, Inc.