Job Description

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.
BioVectra Inc. has an opening for a Materials Control Associate. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island, Canada

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Taking direct responsibility for material segregation, quarantine and storage.
• Staging materials for process work and shipping.
• Coordinating receipt and storage of WIP, intermediate or finished goods from production.
• Controlling access to inventory that has not been staged for use or sale/distribution.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records, including bin location and retest/expiry date.
• Locating inventory and confirming quantity and status.
• Ensuring FIFO is followed, and documenting under planned deviation when it is not.
• Reporting over-due action items to management as required.
• Processing material status updates in a timely manner and ensuring materials remain properly labeled while in storage.
• Investigating variances, documenting root cause and coordinating CAPA activities.
• Ensuring warehouse material handling equipment is properly used and maintained.
• Providing suggestions or recommendations to management aimed at improved safety, quality or business performance and implementing approved changes.
• Material sampling, as required to support retest system and when necessary day to day operations, especially during peak demand intervals.
• Supporting waste management systems including storage, handling and record keeping activities.
• Must be available to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
  

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• A minimum 2 years post-secondary education in either logistics/supply chain or chemical technology. Completion of grade 12 with suitable industry experience will also be acceptable.
• 5-7 years material handling or hands on inventory control experience, preferably in an API manufacturing setting or similar FDA regulated environment. Past supervisory or team leader experience preferred.
• WHMIS/HMIS and TDG training considered assets.
• Ability to use a forklift.
  

BioVectra offers a competitive salary and benefit package.
Closing Date: August 28th, 2022

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.