Materials Control Associate Jobs in Elkridge, MD

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC's I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.

The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.

The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.

Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

We have an opportunity for a Material Control Associate III to join our team and support GMP materials control and warehousing operations for a Phase II/III GMP biopharma manufacturing facility. This role involves handling materials receiving, processing, inventory control, and distribution of products. You will also assist in training peers and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. This position is key to maintaining smooth operations and supporting the production of life-enhancing products.

Shift: 7am-7pm on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule
Location: Harmans, MD - BWI
100% Onsite

• Manage GMP material receipt, inspection, distribution, reconciliation, and inventory control in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Review and maintain materials control documentation, including material specifications, receipt inspections, inventory records, and request forms to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee labeling control and accountability processes to maintain traceability and adherence to GMP standards.
• Receive, store, and control GMP materials and company-generated inventory, including cell banks, bulk proteins, and other critical materials.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to support material quarantine, release activities, and compliance with deviation, CAPA, and Change Control processes.
• Assess Materials Control operations, identify process improvement opportunities, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Generate, revise, and maintain GMP documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures and related quality records.
• Support internal, regulatory, and client audits/inspections by preparing documentation, addressing findings, and demonstrating compliance.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, safety, and raw material integrity through adherence to established quality and safety controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support project objectives, train junior staff, and provide materials management expertise for GMP and pre-clinical operations.
• Perform additional duties as directed

• High School Diploma with at least 4 years of relevant experience in warehousing operations
• Experience and understanding of coordinating and integrating warehousing activities with manufacturing and other departments (QA, QC) to maintain schedules
• Experience in shipping materials requiring special conditions such as temperature control and hazardous materials
• Experience with electronic inventory control systems and proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel
• Documented training and certification in handling hazardous materials
• Mature professional capable of independent work
• Strong desire to learn
• Extended amount of time walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position in MD is $26.44 - $31.25 Plus Bonus. The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition reimbursement

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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