We are looking for: A Materials Management Operative to provide key GMP production, supply and waste management support, ensuring that Materials Management provides an efficient service to all relevant departments and fulfils its regulatory requirements.At Pharmaron we offer:Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!Requirements: Materials and Inventory ManagementReceive deliveries according to procedures including hazardous, temperature critical or GMP materials.Store materials according to their precise storage requirements. Fulfil all routine or ad-hoc material, equipment and stock needs.Perform routine stock checking and stock system maintenance tasks.Sample and dispense materials.Deliver received items to the order originator / storage location.Communicate with internal customers to confirm that requirements are met.General goods in / warehouse / dispatch duties including loading / unloading of vehicles.General administration duties including, but not limited to; data entry, sourcing product certificates and filing/archiving.Waste ManagementCollecting and processing site hazardous and non-hazardous waste in a compliant and safe manner.Listing and packing in accordance with procedures.HousekeepingClean manufacturing areas and equipment according to GMP, Pharmaron and other appropriate standards.Perform activities to enhance working areas and productivity.Operate the department’s plant and equipment according to procedures and report issues to line management immediately.Key roles and responsibilities:Essential:Have an understanding and awareness of the need for good safety processes and procedures.Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.Excellent planning and organization skills – ability to multi-task, manage time and accept changing priorities.Effective written and oral communication skills.Good stakeholder and relationship management.Work within and ability to effectively contribute to multidisciplinary scientific teams and environment IT Skills with a good working knowledge of MS officeDesirable:Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry and of GMP. Chemical safety and handling.Prior work cleaning/handling fragile materials.Prior experience in the disposal of hazardous wastes.Fork lift truckOur Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD) and Process Chemistry (PC).We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.We offer state of the art working environment on site.We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.Why Should You Apply? This is an opportunity for you as a Materials Management Operative to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.