In this role as a Senior Pharmaceutical Material Sampling Specialist, you will be an essential driver of material logistics and cleanroom sampling within a compliant cGMP environment. You will champion product quality, operational safety, and continuous inspection readiness that directly safeguards patient health. Joining our dedicated logistics team, you will experience an open, safety-first culture where your continuous improvement ideas are welcomed and valued.
The Opportunity:
- You execute end-to-end material handling and sampling operations—including receiving, quarantine, storage, and distribution—strictly adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
- You prepare the cleanroom environment, manage essential enclosures and caps, and perform critical sampling of unreleased materials and hazardous components.
- You operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and maintain equipment and warehouse work areas in a continuous state of inspection readiness.
- You maintain meticulous electronic and physical records across enterprise systems (such as SAP, LIMS, and EDMS) to track inventory, orders, and quality compliance.
- You perform accurate inventory management, including cycle counts, scale/balance weight checks, and preparation of shipments for internal sites and partners.
- You support business processes by generating reports, tracking metrics, and assisting with quality events and change records.
- You actively contribute to our safety culture by reporting incidents or near-misses immediately, driving department standards, and supporting peers through on-the-job guidance.
Who you are:
- You hold an Associate degree (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience) along with 2+ years of operational, analytical, or supply chain experience.
- You bring prior experience working in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environment with training in powder/chemical handling and laboratory practices.
- You possess experience working in a cleanroom environment.
- You possess strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with an unwavering commitment to quality and detail.
- You hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and are able to pass required security screenings (such as the TSA Security Threat Assessment).
- You are comfortable working in a cleanroom and warehouse environment, including wearing full cleanroom gowning/PPE, lifting up to 40 lbs, handling hazardous materials, and supporting 24/7 operational shifts as needed.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience utilizing validated enterprise databases and software tools (e.g., SAP, LIMS, EDMS, MS Office).
- Working knowledge of APICS or core inventory management principles.
- Ability or credentials to obtain Hazardous Materials endorsements (DOT/IATA) or DEA controlled-substance clearance.
Relocation benefits are available for this posting
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of California is $64,400 - $119,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Link to Roche/Genentech
