Senior Material Handler (Princeton)

About Made Scientific

Made Scientific is a leading US-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and release of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products for clinical-and-commercial supply. Operating from two U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, Made Scientific combines the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist CDMO with the global expertise and resources of GC Corporation of South Korea, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Position Summary

The Senior Material Handler will oversee Materials Management (MM) operations at our Princeton facility within a GMP-compliant Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). This is a highly autonomous role suited for a professional with extensive experience managing materials in GxP-regulated environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and be comfortable making informed decisions in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams and be expected to operate with minimal supervision while maintaining audit readiness and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all materials handling, inventory control, and GMP warehouse operations at the Princeton site.
• Independently receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials, reagents, consumables, and equipment in compliance with GMP standards and company SOPs.
• Forecast material usage to accurately and proactively coordinate with procurement for delivery to meet planned production schedules.
• Execute and document material transactions in ERP or inventory systems, ensuring real-time accuracy and traceability.
• Oversee internal lot assignment, labeling, quarantine, and release workflows, including coordination with Quality Assurance.
• Maintain and monitor storage conditions (ambient, refrigerated, frozen) to ensure compliance with material-specific requirements.
• Accurately stage, issue, and track materials for use in production, quality control, and development activities per BOMs and material request forms.
• Lead cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, and inventory reconciliation initiatives to support audit readiness and operational efficiency.
• Ensure strict GDP-compliant documentation across all materials handling processes and logs.
• Handle hazardous and controlled substances in accordance with internal protocols and applicable safety / regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with QA, Procurement, Manufacturing, and R&D to resolve material issues, ensure readiness of critical items, and maintain status visibility across departments.
• Actively support and initiate deviation reports, nonconformance investigations, and CAPA actions related to material workflows.
• Maintain warehouse organization, drive 5S initiatives, and ensure facility inspection readiness at all times.
• Provide occasional support to the Princeton site, up to 20% of the time, based on business needs.
• Other duties as assigned

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