(CW) Material Handler -Light Industrial

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. • Novato, CA

3d

About The Position

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
CONTRACT Shift is 4 days, 10 hours per day. Wednesday-Saturday 7am to 6pm with a 12pm-1pm lunch break

Role is for Weigh & Dispense Operations (Chemical Handling, Sampling, Kitting). Gowning into clean rooms, use of powered air respirators, and physical labor required.

Experience with using systems is preferred.
Experience in a GMP or Manufacturing environment is preferred.

Material Handlers in the Warehouse department are responsible for the proper warehousing and inventory maintenance of GMP raw materials, components and supplies. Material Handlers will perform GMP warehousing duties, maintain accurate inventory records, and transport GMP raw materials, components, supplies and essential in-process related solutions from the central warehouse to the appropriate manufacturing facilities. Provide assistance with shipping of Approved Final Bulk Drug Substance to contract filling locations. Provide assistance with shipping of Clinical material to outside sites as required.

Requirements

• Warehousing/Shipping/Receiving
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s license
• Experience with cGMP regulations and training
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform job functions within a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner.
• High School diploma required.
• Working knowledge of desktop computers essential

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience/license
• Cargo truck driving experience

Responsibilities

• Receive and warehouse GMP raw materials, components and supplies per established SOPs.
• Transport and distribute approved GMP raw materials, components and supplies to the designated manufacturing facilities.
• Transport all GMP in-process solutions to and from the designated manufacturing facilities.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for approved GMP raw materials, components and supplies.
• Perform cycle counts of approved GMP material inventory as assigned.
• Compliance with EH&S safety guidelines, especially those directly related to the operation of warehousing equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Assist with the shipping of Approved Final Bulk Drug Substance to contract filling sites.
• Assist with the shipping of Clinical materials to outside sites as required.
• Assist with other tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED