The Opportunity:
You will play an important part in receipting, sampling, and dispensing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) for onward use or shipping, while supporting a broad range of warehouse activities and delivering excellent service to our customer groups.
Delivery Technologist – Macclesfield (Full‑Time, Temporary 18-month contract)
Avantor is looking for a Delivery Technologist to join our team at our customer's site in Macclesfield. This is a key operational role within the Derwent Warehouse, responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient transfer of inbound and outbound materials in a GMP‑regulated environment.
This position operates within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility and requires strong attention to detail, quality focus, and a commitment to compliance in all aspects of pharmaceutical operations.
What You Will Do
Core Responsibilities
* Daily use of Inventory Management systems: Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records and ensure data integrity for all stakeholders.
* Documentation management: Review, update, and maintain key documents in line with current practices and regulatory requirements.
* Customer service: Engage proactively with customers, understand their operational needs, and respond promptly to requests.
* Health & Safety compliance: Follow all H&S regulations and promote a culture of safety across Avantor teams.
* Process improvement: Identify and raise opportunities for operational enhancements and collaborate on implementation.
* 'One Team' approach: Provide support and cover for colleagues as needed, contributing to a collaborative environment.
* Deviation investigations: Participate in investigations, contribute to root‑cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
* GMP & GDP compliance: Work in accordance with GMP and GDP (ALCOA+) guidelines, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
* Dangerous goods shipping: Coordinate safe, compliant shipment of dangerous goods in line with IATA and ADR requirements.
* Quality Management Systems: Access, update, and maintain procedures and documentation through QMS platforms.
Additional Responsibilities
* Materials management: Accurately receive, locate, and store materials in line with standard procedures and Inventory Management requirements.
* API sampling & dispensing: Conduct sampling and dispensing of API in adherence to customer requirements and SHE guidelines.
* Global request processing: Manage global requests from our client`s scientists and collaborators, ensuring full GMP compliance, documentation accuracy, and product integrity.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
* Understanding of customer service principles, SLAs, and KPIs
* Ability to follow SOPs and comply with GMP standards
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* Knowledge of Health & Safety principles
* Experience using QMS tools and document‑control processes
Desirable
* IATA, ADR, IMDG training (or willingness to obtain)
* Experience in a regulated environment, ideally pharmaceutical (training provided)
* Familiarity with warehouse or laboratory environments
* Understanding of GDP documentation standards and ALCOA+ principles
What we are looking for
* Clear and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong customer‑service mindset with a proactive approach.
* Collaborative team player with commitment to shared goals.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
* Strong planning and time‑management skills.
* Self‑motivated with a drive for high‑quality work and continuous improvement.
* Flexible and adaptable, with a positive and respectful team approach.
* High level of accountability and commitment to excellence.
* Ability to adjust priorities in a changing environment.
* Effective at managing time and resources to meet operational needs.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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