Hybrid Associate III, Materials Management bei CTMC

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Department: Manufacturing
Reports to: Supervisor, Materials Management

About CTMC 

CTMC is a pioneering biotech joint venture, formed by National Resilience and MD Anderson Cancer Center, located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. Our mission is to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside. We offer a wide range of cell therapy modalities, including CAR-T, TIL, and TCR-T. Our expert team collaborates closely with MD Anderson’s research and clinical faculty, bringing impactful cell therapies to cancer patients.  

Since inception in May 2022, our team has filed eight INDs and have received approval, without delay, demonstrating our commitment to delivering innovative treatments to patients with speed and precision. Our alliance with National Resilience enables us to remain at the forefront of biomanufacturing practices, leveraging advanced technology and processes to deliver exceptional results.  

Our growing, state-of-the-art, 60,000 sq. ft. industrial facility in the Texas Medical Center is staffed by an integrated team of industry veterans and academic scientists who are passionate about bringing life-saving cures to patients. Our unique joint venture structure, with two highly established partners, provides us with the financial stability and long-term horizon to achieve our organizational goals.  

At CTMC, we value our employees and offer a variety of development opportunities within our novel corporate structure to inspire professional growth and satisfaction. We foster a team-first culture and a balanced work-life environment to ensure our staff is energized and engaged in our mission to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside for patients who need them. If you share our passion for advancing the frontiers of medical science with innovative therapeutics and want to join a highly dedicated team committed to delivering novel cures to patients, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and expertise can help us achieve our

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and participate in the materials management operations and activities to support Production operations team and other internal customers. 
• Manage the day-to-day assignments of storeroom and offsite warehouse job tasks and monitor completion of required activities. 
• Receive incoming shipments of non-GMP/GMP materials and equipment following established procedures.  
• Draft Standard Operational Procedures and Change Controls, as needed. 
• Dispense temperature sensitive materials as real time needs dictate. 
• Ensure the department is in a state of GMP compliance. 
• Prepare for any client driven or internal audits.  
• Review deviations, as needed.   
• Submit and follow up on replenishment requisitions for GMP materials. 
• Prepare and deliver raw materials, samples, finished product, etc. to various departments as needed ensuring proper procedure and temperature range are followed. 
• Maintain accurate inventory of GMP materials by performing accurate dispensing transactions.   
• Perform, schedule, and verify inventory cycle counts. 
• Perform accurate ERP and manual inventory transactions. 
• Track and ensure completion of team projects. 
• Handle final and incoming product shipments.  
• Communicate inventory discrepancies to supervisor and escalate as necessary. 
• Capable of performing duties with little to no supervision. 
• Capable of Cross-training in all areas of the warehouse operations (ie. Receiving, Inventory Management, Kitting, Shipping).  
• Pick, Pack, and Ship finished product, materials, and equipment as required per established policies and procedures.  
• Ensure individual employee training is up to date.  
• Perform duties while adhering to all safety and GMP procedures and requirements at all times. 
• Keep warehouse operation clean and inspection ready at all times. 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent combination of education & experience. 
• 3+ yr.’s experience in a related manufacturing environment (cell therapy or biotech) required. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Previous GMP Experience required. 
• Previous experience with ERP or inventory systems required. 
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to Provide accurate data entries with little to no error.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays with short advance notice. 

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands 

Physical Demands-  

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and reaching required.
• Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs. required.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. required.
• Frequent use of computer/keyboard required.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as considered necessary.