What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handling Technician II position at BioNTech AG?
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Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.
With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.
Material Handling Technician II
Primary responsibilities include:
- Execute safe, compliant on-the-floor warehouse operations in the cGMP commercial facility including receiving, handling, distribution of GMP materials
- Preparation of component for manufacturing and final product shipping.
- Adhere to all GMP requirements; recognize and document deviations.
- Lead and/or participate in measures relating to Safety and Quality and adhere to all safety procedures
- Execute cycle count process to ensure accuracy and control of inventory volumes.
- Represent warehouse operations in cross functional teams and collaborate to achieve goals.
- Identify and resolve any irregularities pertaining to materials and transactional activity.
- Handle the day-to-day assignments of warehouse job tasks and monitor completion of required activities
- Receive incoming shipments of non-GMP/GMP materials and equipment following established procedures
- Pack shipments for transport including into thermal shippers and temperature monitoring devices
- Prepare shipments including booking transportation, documentation preparation and tendering to a courier/carrier
- Dispense, prepare and deliver raw materials, samples, finished product, etc. to various departments and facilities as needed ensuring proper procedure and temperature range requirements are followed.
- Cross-train in all areas of the warehouse and dock operations
- Ensure individual employee training is up-to-date
- Keep warehouse areas and equipment are clean and inspection ready
- May be required to be on an on-call rotation and work overtime or weekend hours.
Requirements:
- High school or and Associate degree with 1 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology Materials Management, GMP distribution/warehouse operations. Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 50 lb. of equipment or supplies
- Squat, bend, kneel, climb, and/or reach for 50% of the day
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility.
Preferred Requirements:
- IATA Certification and/or past DOT certification
- Experience with WMS
- GMP, GxP, GDP
- Cold Chain Management
- International Shipments
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Benefits for you:
BioNTech US is committed to the well being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits supporting our diverse employee base. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30 hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match – could be convinced to use the word “competitive.”
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance (consolidate)
…and more! More details to be shared.
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Then apply now for our location Gaithersburg and simply send us your application documents using our online form.
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