What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technician position at Andelyn Biosciences?
Overview of Andelyn Biosciences
Andelyn Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on advancing novel gene therapies from concept to commercialization. Located in the heart of Columbus, OH, the company has expanded to three buildings with more than 250,000 combined square feet of space. The Andelyn Corporate Center (ACC) is dedicated for cGMP manufacturing, the Andelyn Development Center (ADC) for preclinical non-cGMP activities, and the Andelyn Plasmid Center (APC) for research and cGMP plasmid production.
Our Values are founded in our origin story.
The name “Andelyn” is a hybrid of two gene therapy patients who participated in pivotal Phase I clinical trials at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Andrew received the first U.S. investigational gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2006. Evelyn received experimental gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy in 2015. “Andelyn” combines their names to represent all the families who have courageously participated in the research that makes today’s gene therapies possible.
Through this journey, we have been able to accelerate the development and manufacturing of innovative therapies to bring more treatments to more patients. We are Pioneering Solutions that Turn Hope into Reality™ through our ACCTSions
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Employees are expected to perform the following essential functions under the framework of our ACCTSio
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What you will
do.The Sr. Materials Management Technician is responsible for the receipt, storage, and delivery of materials within the GMP production facility and Research Organization. This position will play a key role in ensuring materials are received, logged into the system, stored in the correct locations/conditions, picked and delivered accurately and on time, transported appropriately, and documented in the correct systems. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to follow standard operating procedures, and an understanding of requirements about sample handling. Experience in materials management, the flow of goods and services, controlled storage, accurate inventory recording and good documentation practices is strongly prefer
- red.Act as a leader and expert within the materials management warehouse team by supporting teammates with guidance and direction in day-to-day activi
- tiesAbility to troubleshoot the issue and provide recommended corrective act
- ionsEnsure materials are received into the system, appropriately labeled, and stored in the correct storage loca
- tionSupport GMP resources by ensuring the correct materials and quantities are retrieved and delivered to the requested loca
- tionClearly communicates any issues identified with materials during receipt, storage, picking and transportation and assists with material related investigat
- ionsEnsures any damaged or rejected material is clearly identified, labeled accordingly, stored in a secure location and that all system controls are utilized to prevent the material from being accessible for
- useMonitor the status of storage units to ensure materials are stored under the correct conditions. Inform facilities management, transport materials and properly document activities associated with any storage excurs
- ionsEnsures that all Pickable locations are replenished in a timely manner and there is a concerted effort to consolidate partial pallets to maintain space for new incoming inventory while maintaining inventory and location accu
- racyMonitor and assist putting away inventory after it is released from Quality Con
- trolPerform and document periodic cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inven
- toryUtilize the ERP system and RF Scanners to record information specific to the material, track status of inventory, and record inventory movem
- entsSupport product custodian in the receipt, allocation, and shipping of finished goods according to requirements identified in the batch record and standard operating proced
- uresWork collaboratively with team members to identify opportunities to improve proce
- ssesAssumes a leadership role in the implementation of improvements and/or new proce
- ssesMaintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirem
- entsUtilizes clear and concise communication to ensure high productivity and contribution to the success of And
- elynConsiders business impacts in executing daily activities and prioritizing
- workDemonstrate a high level of integrity through exercising discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility while maintaining a positive atti
- tudeAttention to detail in all job funct
- ionsOperates in alignment with established policies, procedures, and techniques, requiring relevant training, practical experience, or a working knowledge of the tasks invol
- ved.Performs tasks as assi
- gnedWorks under close supervision of senior staff and leader
- shipFunctional working in a diverse and collaborative team environment utilizing clear communication to deliver high producti
- vityDocumentation of all activities performed according to
- SOPsLearning technical and professional skills and ensure all required training is completed on
- timeSupport Department and Company
- KPIsOther duties as assi
gned
What you bring to the
- team.Must possess High School Diploma/Equivalent, background in materials management or warehouse pref
- erredFive-year minimum experience in warehouse func
- tionsExperience in highly regulated field pref
- erredExcellent communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and adjust as priorities c
- hangeMust be computer literate in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel,
- Word)Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive work enviro
- nmentMust possess a client-focused mindset in daily
- tasksMust possess prior experience handling confidential information and the ability to maintain confidenti
ality
What you can expect when working at An
- delyn.The pride of contributing to the development and manufacturing of life-saving the
- rapiesThe invaluable experience of being a part of building the foundation of a new organiz
- ation.The opportunity to work alongside experts that have over 10 years in the gene therapy
- field.Competitive compen
- sationEligible day one for medical, dental and vision insurance plans with basic vision at 100% compan
- y-paid160 hours of Paid Time Off an
- nually11 Company Paid Holidays plus 2 floating holidays ann
- ually.Company Paid Life Ins
- urance401(k)
- MatchCompany Paid short and long-term disab
- ility.4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for birth and ad
- optionAdoption Assi
- stanceTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assi
- stanceCompany Paid LinkedIn Learning a
- ccess.Employee Assistance Pr
- ogramsFlexible work options (role spe
cific)Andelyn Biosciences embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. As an organization, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone