Storeroom Technician, Supply Chain

Horizon Discovery is an innovative and rapidly growing biotech company focused on providing a diverse portfolio of inspired cell solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, diagnostic, clinical laboratory and academic areas across the globe.

Horizon has an opportunity for a Supply Chain Storeroom Technician to join our team, based in our Cambridge office. Reporting to the Laboratory Services Technician, the Storeroom Technician will play a critical role in providing effective and efficient daily management of stores supplies, laboratory materials, and reagent stock.

The main responsibilities of the Supply Chain Storeroom Technician role will be to assist with the day to day running of the general stores facility, support with the lab Facilities duties and provide regular feedback to the Supply Chain team

Key responsibilities are:

• Management and quality control of all goods received.
• Ensuring all delivery documentation is correct and products meet quality control specifications and standards.
• Ordering routine stores and reagent supplies, liaising with Supply Chain where appropriate.
• Accurate distribution of checked goods within stores, preparing internal orders for delivery to the appropriate locations within the laboratories.
• Checking all stored products shelf life and subsequently dealing with / recording all non-conforming products
• Participate in all regulatory, quality, insurance and Health & Safety audits.
• Ensure timely receipt of materials to support the scientific project schedules.
• Carrying out regular stock checks, managing Min-Max levels against the Kanban system
• Regular reviews with key lab users and procurement to ensure correct portfolio of products are stocked.
• Manage day-to-day basic lab duties, i.e. (waste management, chemical waste and etc..).
• Provide monthly reporting of metrics and KPI’s.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Training Records; updating and ensuring they are current and accurate at all times;
• Support 5S on site and contribute to operational excellence projects where applicable.

Skills and experience:

• Significant experience working in stores or relevant role of managing consumables.
• Experience in using operational excellence tools such as Kanban and 5S.
• Experience using ERP systems to manage stock.
• Strong written, verbal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory practices with relevant training and qualifications. Ability to resolve complex issues with clear communications to external and internal persons.
• An ability to work independently and collaboratively within the Team/Company
• Detail-orientated to ensure tasks are carried out with high degree of accuracy and precision by self and others.
• Customer-focused philosophy and approach.
• Experience of working within a regulated environment particularly within ISO9001 and ISO13485.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment and on multiple projects. You will be well organised, uphold high standards, demonstrate a good work ethic and have excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

We can offer a varied and interesting working environment and we are focused on recognition and empowerment of our scientists and operational teams. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an attractive benefits package.

Horizon Delivers inspired solutions that harness the power of the cell. We are global leaders in cell engineering. Our vision is to unlock the power of the cell, and we are increasing our focus on customers everyday. Our unique tools and services are used by our customers to provide valuable insights and applications in - research, drug discovery, molecular diagnostics and biomanufacturing.

If you need an accommodation or assistance to apply for this position, please email HR@horizondiscovery.com or call (US) +1 720 890 5133 (UK) +44 01223 976 000.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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