Associate II, Materials Control

Catalent • Harmans, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Control Associate II supports GMP materials control and warehousing operations for a Phase II/III biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role handles receiving, processing, inventory control, and distribution of materials while ensuring compliance with GMP standards. It is based 100% onsite at Catalent’s Harmans, Maryland campus and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The facility supports Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products, including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines. The associate works under general supervision, collaborates with Quality Assurance and other departments, supports audits and inspections, and may assist with pre-clinical projects and training junior personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in warehousing operations.
• Experience shipping materials requiring special conditions, such as temperature control or hazardous handling.
• Experience with electronic inventory control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Documented hazardous materials training or certification.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to spend extended periods walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a GMP environment.
• Experience with cycle counting, inventory adjustments, location control, lot and expiry management, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review GMP materials-control documentation, including material specifications, receipt inspection forms, inventory records, and item request forms.
• Assess materials-control operations and recommend improvements.
• Generate GMP documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participate in receiving GMP materials, resolve discrepancies, and verify vendor documentation against Catalent requirements.
• Distribute materials for GMP operations according to approved procedures and assist with reconciliation after client campaigns.
• Compile and maintain inventory records.
• Receive and manage Catalent-generated materials, including cell banks and bulk proteins.
• Assist with internal audits and participate in regulatory and client inspections.
• Work under general supervision to meet project goals.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to quarantine and release GMP materials promptly.
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Assist in training junior personnel.
• Work with various departments and support pre-clinical projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED