Materials Control Associate III

Catalent•Harmans, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Control Associate III supports GMP materials control and warehousing operations at Catalent’s Phase II/III biopharma manufacturing facility in Harmans, Maryland. The role handles materials receiving, processing, inventory control, and distribution while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and applicable regulatory requirements. Materials include company-generated inventory and critical items such as cell banks and bulk proteins. The position works closely with Quality Assurance and other departments to support manufacturing, GMP, and pre-clinical operations. The role is 100% onsite at the Harmans/BWI campus and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The campus includes GMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish operations, testing laboratories, central services, and warehouse facilities, with cold-storage warehousing planned for a facility under development. The anticipated hourly rate in Maryland is $26.44–$31.25, plus bonus; the final rate may vary based on experience, skills, education, and business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 4 years of relevant warehousing operations experience.
Experience coordinating and integrating warehousing activities with manufacturing and other departments, including QA and QC, to maintain schedules.
Experience shipping materials requiring special conditions, such as temperature control and hazardous-material handling.
Experience with electronic inventory control systems.
Proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel.
Documented training and certification in handling hazardous materials.
Ability to work independently.
Strong desire to learn.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, push, and pull for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

Manage GMP material receipt, inspection, distribution, reconciliation, and inventory control in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
Review and maintain materials control documentation, including material specifications, receipt inspections, inventory records, and request forms.
Oversee labeling control and accountability processes to maintain traceability and GMP compliance.
Receive, store, and control GMP materials and company-generated inventory, including cell banks, bulk proteins, and other critical materials.
Partner with Quality Assurance on material quarantine and release activities and compliance with deviation, CAPA, and Change Control processes.
Assess Materials Control operations, identify process improvement opportunities, and implement practices to improve efficiency and compliance.
Generate, revise, and maintain GMP documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures and related quality records.
Support internal, regulatory, and client audits and inspections by preparing documentation, addressing findings, and demonstrating compliance.
Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, safety, and raw material integrity by following established quality and safety controls.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support project objectives and provide materials management expertise for GMP and pre-clinical operations.
Train junior staff.
Perform additional duties as directed.