Senior Specialist / Senior Materials Handler

Company: Pharmaceutical Company Role: Sr. Specialist / Sr. Materials Handler Location: Onsite in Boston Contract: 6 month W2 Contract (chance for extension) Pay rate: 36/hour Start date: estimated 11/2/2026 Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits A leading organisation in the biotech sector is seeking a Senior Specialist / Senior Materials Handler to join their materials management team in Boston, MA. This onsite role is responsible for daily receiving, storage, and distribution activities within a cGMP warehouse environment, supporting manufacturing operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will handle materials per cGMP guidance, maintain accurate inventory records, and perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation. Responsibilities include picking and staging materials for manufacturing, supporting the handling and sanitisation of raw materials and consumables, and ensuring all required materials and PPE are available for GMP cleaners. The role also involves maintaining inspection-ready warehouse and cleanroom storage areas, operating motorised equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and coordinating LN2 dewars and controlled rate freezers for drug product storage. Daily interactions with manufacturing, planning, procurement, quality control, and other materials management staff are essential to ensure material needs are met. Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle) is required for real‑time transactions and inventory management. The position also requires adherence to DOT and Hazmat regulations and the ability to operate in cold room environments (2 to 8°C and -20°C) with appropriate PPE. Candidates must have a minimum of three years' experience in a cGMP supply chain environment or with GCP regulations, a high school diploma, and a strong understanding of logistics, distribution, warehousing, and supply chain processes. Good documentation practices and knowledge of cold chain storage and shipping in the biotech/life sciences industry are essential. Physical capability to lift moderately heavy boxes and stand for extended periods, as well as a valid driver's license and eligibility for a DOT medical card, are required. Must-Have Skills: cGMP, GCP, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Oracle, Forklift Nice-to-Have Skills: documentation practices, cold chain products, Biotech, Lifesciences, DOT regulation, Hazmat regulation, Driver's License EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr Real Staffing Group