Drug Product Logistics Specialist

Corporate Overview

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation and filling of sterile injectable drug products, and the manufacture of diagnostic kits and devices. Argonaut provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Benefits and Pay Range

Benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance 1X annual Salary
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Saving Account
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• 14 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually

The pay range for this position is between $27.00 - $31.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Position and Scope

This role is responsible for managing all activities associated with the handling, packaging, transport, and cold chain management of multiple and varied materials associated with drug product manufacturing. These materials include but are not limited to active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), Bulk Drug Product (BDS), excipients, drug product components, samples (in-process, release, and stability) and finished drug products and combination products. This position will be responsible for collaboration with third party logistic carriers, external testing laboratories and global material suppliers. This role ensures the seamless flow of materials while maintaining compliance with Argonaut's policies and procedures and global regulatory guidelines, including cGMP. This position will report to the Manager, Warehouse and Logistics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt and shipping of Drug Product API, Components, Finished Goods and Test Sample shipments to third party laboratories, ecosystem partners and Argonaut's customers.

• Work closely with internal groups (Manufacturing, Project Management, Shipping, etc.), external laboratories, service and transportation providers and customers to ensure that the materials, test samples and finished goods are shipped on time to the right locations at the proper temperature, accompanied by the proper documentation.

• Assist internal groups and customers with the scheduling, shipment, and required documentation.

• Operate logistic tracking devices including TempTales, Active Shippers and other cold chain tracking and enabling devices.

• Work with third party laboratories, service, and transportation providers to solicit quotations and estimated turnaround times for shipping

• Directly contributes to daily logistics operations for the Drug Product and Supply Chain operation, in full compliance with global regulatory guidance, applicable SOPs, and safety guidelines.

• Draft SOPs and material specifications for logistics support

• Complete other related duties as assigned by manager

Education and Experience

• 3 years' experience in Pharmaceutical Logistics, or supply chain materials management, within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology related industry

• Bachelor's degree in a Life Science discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered

• Cold chain management and international logistics experience

• Experience with participating in shipping validation studies is preferred

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Strong interpersonal skills with experience working with multiple contract service providers

• Demonstrated attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

• An affinity for precise and detailed cGMP documentation.

• The ability to work effectively and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

• Experience working with ERP systems and logistics software

• A high-level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness with strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal direction

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies will all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.

Background checks are conducted to support workplace productivity, safety and security by ensuring applicant backgrounds and qualifications are suitable for the position being considered.

It is the policy of Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc., as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on finalist(s) for all positions. These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures. Background checks may include, but are not limited to: verification with educational institutions or licensing/credentialing boards; standard criminal checks, employment verification; and other pertinent information and resources.

Employment offers will generally be made after successful completion of applicable background check(s). However, any offers of employment made prior to completion of the background check(s) shall be contingent upon successful completion of the check(s). Finalist(s) may be rejected if they provide inaccurate, untruthful information, don't fully participate in a required background check, or don't sign or complete a required form.

Salary : $27 - $31