Materials Technician I, Contract (25316-T-685-SC)

WHO WE ARE

Arsenal Biosciences Inc. is a clinical stage programmable cell therapy company engineering advanced CAR T-cell therapies for solid tumors. We are seeking a talented and experienced Materials Technician to work onsite based in our South San Francisco office. 

ArsenalBio’s mission and purpose is very clear: defeat cancer. With our programmable and computationally driven approach, our team is engineering medicines with the goal to attack cancer’s inherent multifaceted nature and overcome the challenges of addressing solid tumors with cell therapy.

Driven by a collective of diverse experts across multi-scientific disciplines as well as clinical and manufacturing expertise, we are united in our purpose to develop the optimal medicines for improving patients’ lives.

This means you’ll have the opportunity to work with the best talent in the field of cell therapy, and be part of ONE TEAM advancing therapies for patients who need it most.

Arsenal Bio is looking for a contract term Materials Technician to perform receipt, store, dispense, and ship raw materials in a safe, accurate, compliant, and economical manner to support non-GMP operations at Arsenal Bio facilities.  The individual will also maintain an organized, secure, and efficient materials management operations while performing tasks consistent with established procedures and guidelines. 

• Understand and navigate electronic and computerized systems related to Materials Management, i.e. calculators, scanners, inventory & receiving systems, spreadsheets. 
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory, expiration, and retest records. 
• Assist with pulling, picking up, and delivering/transporting materials & equipment to departmental customers. 
• Assist with monitoring inventory area to ensure optimum replenishment of laboratory materials 
• Assist with performing inventory cycle counts and physical inventories
• Assist with shipping, receiving materials
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Perform all work activities in a safe and compliant manner as delineated by ArsenalBio policies, procedures, and verbal instructions
• Adhere to company safety requirements specifically in a commercial laboratory environment 
• Communicate with customers and suppliers in a professional manner 
• Sit, stand, and walk for a minimum of eight (8) hours with standard rest breaks and a meal break 
• Bend at the waist, kneel, and crouch in order to access, lift, retrieve, and put away materials used within commercial GMP manufacturing space and R&D laboratories 
• Repeatedly lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds throughout an eight (8) work shift. 
• Cross-train and work in other operational areas such as laboratory, facilities, and manufacturing to meet ArsenalBio’s business needs 
• Provide consistent attention-to-detail and good organizational skills that result in our customer’s operational and business success
• Provide self-managed task execution
• Thrive within a customer-oriented, team environment 
• Negotiate conflict resolution without embittering and embarrassing others
• Promotes an environment of process improvement and creative solutions to enhance Supply Chain efficiency and effectiveness
• Learn Supply Chain Lean principles & practices and assist in applying these principles & practices within ArsenalBio’s Supply Chain organization. 
• Access various business systems and input data with 100% accuracy (i.e., decommissioning of materials, material destruction, site-to-site movements, and other non-routine ERP transactions)
• Use manual labor, pallet jacks, and forklifts (if qualified) to move product and R&D supplies to and from storage locations and delivery trucks to company end-users 
• Assist other ArsenalBio departments with additional duties as assigned
• Acquire all Materials Technician 2 job skills and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks within the first six months of employment at ArsenalBio

• High School Diploma or GED and 1+ year related experience; AA/AS preferred
• Proven mathematical skills not using a calculator (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• 1 year of customer service and/or warehouse operations experience or equivalent type experience.
• Valid California driver’s license + clean driving record
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions
• Ability to repeatedly lift, move and place up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency with PC desktop applications and business operations software applications
• Flexibility in assignments and able to work over-time, holidays, weekends, and different shifts and sites as required to meet business and customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute work appropriately with minimal supervision

BENEFITS AND PAY

ArsenalBio has a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, dental, and vision as well as mental health resources, virtual and telehealth options, coaching, infertility treatment, parental leave and health savings accounts. We also offer flexible work schedules and flexible time off, which includes two extra “Arsenal Days of Rest” every quarter for employees to recharge. 

Our people-first culture fosters a deep appreciation for humanity, both in the people we endeavor to serve as well as each other. We are proud to work for a company that is driven by diversity in experiences, ideas and interests, and one that empowers us in an environment that embraces both unity and inclusivity.

We have robust tools to help employees take control of their career paths and grow into their best selves. ArsenalBio believes in investing in the well-being of our employees - both at work and at home, as our people are our greatest asset. They bring scientific talents in molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, protein chemistry, computational biology, automation, genome engineering, software and other fields to make the future happen now.

We are committed to hiring the best talent from diverse backgrounds. A diverse workforce engenders richness of thought, creativity and discovery. We invite individuals who embrace intellectual achievement to bring their unique personal and professional journeys and together we will build transformative cell therapies for cancer patients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The estimated base salary for the preferred primary location of the San Francisco Bay area ranges from $22.45 –$27.50 / hour. Salary ranges for other locations may vary.  Base pay offered may vary based on job related knowledge, experience, education, and location.  In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer.

To all recruitment agencies: ArsenalBio does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, or ArsenalBio employees. ArsenalBio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.