The Opportunity: Material Technologist Location: Macclesfield, UK Contract: Permanent Join Our Team Are you an experienced materials, warehouse, or GMP professional looking to take a new challenge? We are seeking a Material Technologist to support the management of chemical materials and solvents within a highly regulated GMP environment. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the receipt, storage, sampling, dispensing, and distribution of materials while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to operational excellence, support manufacturing activities, and ensure materials are available where and when they are needed. What You'll Be Doing As a Material Technologist, you will: Receive, inspect, store, and accurately manage materials using inventory management systems while meeting operational KPIs. Perform material sampling and dispensing activities in accordance with GMP procedures and quality standards. Safely handle bulk chemicals and solvents, including the operation of forklift trucks where required. Generate labels, prepare shipments, and support warehousing and distribution activities to ensure on-time delivery. Author, review, and maintain key operational documentation and standard procedures. Support both clinical and commercial manufacturing operations through efficient material management practices. Participate in deviation investigations by helping identify root causes and implementing corrective actions. Maintain full compliance with GMP, GDP, quality requirements, and site safety expectations. Prioritize daily operational activities effectively, responding proactively to changing business needs. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, site projects, and operational targets. Participate in SHE and GMP inspections, audits, and tours. Support the onboarding and training of new team members, promoting a collaborative \"One Team\" culture. Build strong relationships with internal and external customers by delivering responsive, professional, and solutions-focused service. What We're Looking For Qualifications
GMP Materials Management Technologist employer: Avantor
As a Production Coordinator at our Lab 3 facility, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality services to a diverse customer base, including water testing companies and pharmaceutical production. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values employee growth and development, offering training opportunities and career advancement paths. Located in a vibrant area, our facility provides a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent place for meaningful and fulfilling employment.
