Iovance Biotherapeutics
Material Handler
Philadelphia, PA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
ExcelSupply ChainLogisticsERPHRControlsGMPLaTeXCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Management System
About the role
- The Material Handler is detail-oriented and proactive, overseeing all aspects of material management between warehouse operations and manufacturing operations in a fast-paced pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment.
- The Material Handler will act as a key liaison between Supply Chain and Manufacturing, ensuring timely communication regarding material discrepancies, shortages, or escalations that could impact production schedules.
- The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and committed to maintaining compliance with GMP standards, SOPs, and safety guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Manage bulk kit hand-off to Manufacturing, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Support Manufacturing Material Dispensary (MMD) operations, including restocking and material flow.
- Store and manage iPBMCs (feeder cells) in LN2 storage units, ensuring proper movement in and out to support production needs.
- Collaborate with Planning and Warehouse teams to support production readiness and scheduling.
Requirements
- ability to handle work-related stress
- ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- and ability to meet deadlines
Nice to have
- Verify, stage, and prepare materials required for production runs in advance of scheduled processing.
- Coordinate timely transfers of materials from warehouse to manufacturing to prevent delays.
- Assist with in-process escalations from Manufacturing related to material availability.
- Conduct routine inventory counts for both Warehouse and Manufacturing areas, restock indirect and direct materials as required.
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping of material movements, staging, and usage.
- Monitor material discrepancies, shortages, or risks and communicate promptly with Supply Chain and Manufacturing leadership.
- Serve as a liaison between Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Manufacturing to facilitate smooth material flow.
- Provide clear and timely updates on material status, risks, or escalations impacting production schedules.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Equal opportunity
- If you need assistance or accommodation to apply to one of our opportunities, please contact careers@iovance.com.
Apply directly at Iovance Biotherapeutics →Create a free account for alerts like thisView Iovance Biotherapeutics immigration profile
This listing is sourced directly from Iovance Biotherapeutics's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.