Materials Coordinator

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia.

The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information,

The Materials Coordinator handles and controls raw materials including dispensing and sampling operations. Responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of materials to production and ensuring the correct inventory levels are maintained. Additional duties include receiving goods from suppliers, raw material sampling, inventory control, dispensing, packaging and labeling of finished product. Prepares and maintains documentation for transactions performed on ERP system.

They perform all duties as outlined in cGMP regulations and standard operating procedures.

• Responsible for providing accurate and complete documentation as per company SOP associated with production and materials management duties.
• Ensures proper receipt of all incoming materials acquired via purchase orders. Confirms material received matches the P.O and processes the receipt transactions.
• Interacts with Purchasing and Accounting personnel to resolve receipt and/or invoice discrepancies; coordinates and competes Return to Vendor transactions.
• Initiates documentation per SOP for receipt of cGMP material.
• Performs the physical tasks involved in receiving sampling and storing of raw materials, finished products, in process materials and other equipment.
• Performs required dispensing operations according to the Master Production Records.
• Performs final dispensing operations, (peptide packaging to include QC sampling, receiving material, and inventory verification utilizing an ISO 7 and 8 cleanroom area).
• Utilizes chart recorders, scales, fume hoods and glove box.
• Ensures the proper cleaning and sterilization of required containers, material and work areas.
• Formulates and stocks the proper levels of gowning materials for the Cleanroom areas.
• Coordinates inventory control of all raw materials and components used in production with QA.
• Issues and transports raw materials and components for batch manufacturing.
• Operates material handling equipment in the movement and storage of materials.
• Coordinates material and product transfer requirements directly with production personnel.
• Performs routine inventories, evaluates variance reports, investigates discrepancies and recommends corrective actions.
• Reviews inventory for potential expired, scrap or obsolete material.
• Labels material and transfers dispensed material to appropriate storage areas.
• Performs various inventory transactions on the ERP system. Responsible for supporting complete and accurate inventory transaction documentation and files.
• Maintains required segregation, security, labeling and storage conditions for all inventory materials.
• Maintains clean, organized and safe work area.
• Generates bills of lading and declarations of hazardous materials.
• Investigates quality events as necessary or as instructed by leadership.
• Follows safety guidelines for handling, disposal and use for a peptide manufacturing company using toxic and/or large volumes of chemicals.
• Revises cGMP documents when required.
• Provides recommendations to leadership regarding improved procedures.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College degree or some college (preferred).
• 1-3 years supply chain experience in a cGMP life science/biotech manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with ERP inventory transactions.
• Willing to work with chemicals and hazardous goods.
• Knowledge of handling temperature sensitive products including exposure…