Job Description

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Bionova is a rapidly growing, biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products using mammalian cell culture processes. Our business success is built on bringing together top scientific talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client problems. Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients’ expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team. Bionova became a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Medical in May 2022, a division of Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei Group. This acquisition has enabled Bionova to greatly accelerate growth of the business, both in capacity of current service offerings and expansion into new service offerings.

Company:

Bionova Scientific LLC

Job Description:

Company Summary:

Bionova is a rapidly growing, biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products. As part of our business expansion plan, we are building a state-of-the-art facility that specializes in the development and manufacturing of Plasmid DNA. This facility will be equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to advancing the field of Plasmid DNA process development and manufacturing. Our business success is built on bringing together top talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client challenges.

Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients’ expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team.

Position Summary:

This role will lead and optimize daily operations for the Warehouse & Logistics team.

It would be a Supervisor or Manager level depending on prior experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage receipt and storage of raw materials and consumables in a GMP warehouse environment (includes goods receipt, put away, movement transactions, cycle counts, etc.)
• Manage storage of Bulk Drug Substance (BDS) and coordinate cold chain logistics of BDS, samples and other materials.
• Fulfill requests for materials to Manufacturing, Process Development and QC located in different buildings up to 1.5 miles away.

• Be the Subject Matter Expert for Warehouse/Logistics during audits and inspections.
• Help train staff and develop On-the-Job training where appropriate.
• Emphasize a safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and Environmental Health and Safety directives.
• Ensure the team is trained prior to executing their work, and that activities are done in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and cGMP.
• Coordinate occasional international outbound shipments and perform export compliance due diligence checks.
• Lead direct reports and provide feedback for their professional development.
• Maintain a collaborate atmosphere across the team and with other functions.

Working Conditions:

This role is based in Fremont, CA.

The role involves movement of materials between the Warehouse to/from Manufacturing/QC and Process Development buildings up to 1.5 miles away.

The role requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds independently.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a GMP Warehouse environment
• 2+ years of experience managing a team
• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Exhibits strong judgement to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload
• Ability to roll up sleeves and work alongside team when needed
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to work with all levels of employees
• Experience working with an ERP system to perform transactions and obtain/analyze reports
• Ability to revise Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to work in a start-up like environment, help establish new processes, not just experience with existing processes
• Basic Class C driver license

Preferences:

• Forklift certification or experience
• Experience with DOT requirements in the storage and transport of chemicals
• Familiarity with 5S, kaizen or lean concepts in an operations environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps, especially Excel

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Compensation Range: The base compensation range for this role is between $95,000 and $125,000. However, the actual compensation may vary depending on your experience and qualifications.

Bionova offered Benefits and Program

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision insurance: Bionova offers health benefits at a subsidized rate.

Life Insurance and Disability Program: Life insurance is offered at 2x of annual base pay up to $750,000. Life insurance benefits start from the first day of employment. Disability programs are 100% covered by Bionova; a waiting period may apply as per company policy.

Retirement Plan (401K) Up to 8% of Employer Match: 3% safe harbor contribution towards an employee's retirement plan and matches up to 5% dollar-for-dollar of an employee's base pay.

Paid time off: up to 120 hours (3 weeks) of PTO in a given full year.

Holiday: Ten (10) holidays each year.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.