Logistics Associate

Position Summary & role expectations:

Biodextris is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) serving the biologics and vaccines industries. Based in Laval, QC, we are establishing a custom-designed facility to come on-line in 2024.

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the Logistics Associate position, responsible for all shipping/receiving activities at our new CDMO facility. This includes reception, storage and inventory management for raw materials and consumables utilized in bioprocessing and analytical testing activities, as well coordination of in-bound/out-bound shipments of quality control samples, research-grade intermediates and clinical-grade products. 

This position will report to Logistics Coordinator or delegate.

Position Summary:

Specific tasks include:

• Reception of all in-bound deliveries at facility loading dock.
• Preparation and coordination of all out-bound shipments.
• Reception of raw material, consumables and equipment, assignment of initial material status and transfer to specified storage according to written procedures.
• Reception and preliminary custody of quality control samples, research-grade intermediates or clinical-grade products, including cell banks, process intermediates, and clinical drug substances/products. Transfer to specified storage and custody hand-over according to written procedures.
• Shipment of quality control samples and manufactured process intermediates or clinical products to third-party sites.
• Maintain logistic areas in an organized, clean and functional state, in compliance with written procedures.
• Act at primary point of contact for coordination with transportation and logistics suppliers.
• Clerical duties including completion of documentation according to relevant quality, inventory and finance platforms. 
• Support procurement activities such as order management, vendor coordination, and inventory/stock management activities.
• May provide shared services support according to departmental needs, including material delivery, waste transfer, glassware cleaning and sterilization.
• May support change control, investigations, and corrective and preventative action (CAPA) activities as needed.
• Ensure controlled and/or regulated records are initiated, advanced, completed and maintained in accordance with Biodextris’ Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant regulatory guidelines, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain Good Documentation Practices when completing GMP documents.
• Maintain personal training file.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with internal and external associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Practice safe work habits and adheres to company safety/security procedures and guidelines.
  

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Preferred: Experience in shipping/receiving or material management in a research laboratory, hospital, or biotechnology/pharmaceutical facility environment.
• Scientific mindset, with the ability to collate and comprehend technical information. 
• Exceptional organization skills and ability to coordinate .
• Ability to accurately document and maintain records according to defined procedures. 
• Ability to execute work under direction on schedule, and to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of standard office software, i.e., MS Office.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT

Education and Experience Requirements:

Theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise/experience typical of:

• DSC/DEC or equivalent college diploma in Technology, Engineering, Sciences, Business or Logistics programs with 2+ years relevant experience.
• B.Sc/M.Sc or equivalent in Technology, Engineering, Sciences, Business or Logistics programs with 0+ years relevant experience.