Material Handler - Reagent Manufacturing at Roche

Role and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will report to the Senior Manager – Reagent Manufacturing and will form part of the Reagent Manufacturing department within Roche Diagnostics Operations Cape Town. The Material Handler performs the physical and administrative tasks involved in receiving, order fulfilment, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. This role manages Reagent Manufacturing’s inventory from consumables to critical reagent raw materials. Specific responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Receives incoming materials, services, and supplies by unpacking and checking goods against purchase orders and packing slips, and completing transactions in the ERP system.
• Ensures proper documentation is received for incoming materials (e.g. Certificates of Analysis, MSDS); establishes and maintains files for documentation from suppliers
• Labels and transfers approved material to appropriate temperature controlled storage locations
• Establishes an organized system and maintains raw material, consumable, and retained product inventories for manufacturing, managing both the physical storage of items and the electronic tracking systems
• Verifies raw material expiration dates, ensures adequate shelf-life for the life of the finished product, and manages the disposition of expired raw goods
• Pulls and issues material for manufacturing work orders
• Performs and/or assists in cycle count activities
• Monitors reorder points to ensure sufficient inventory levels for consumables, and initiates requisitions to keep stock at sufficient levels
• Completes electronic transactions in the company-wide ERP system, including receipts and work order completion
• Prepares documents, instructions, and other required paperwork for shipping as needed
• Assists manufacturing team with fill and finish, and final assembly activities
• Collaborates with Reagent Manufacturing’s customers to help maintain shared, temperature-controlled storage space
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A biotechnology certificate or college level molecular biology coursework or suitable experience required.
• 3 years of relevant industry experience or general laboratory experience

Preferred Skills

• Successful track record who must be comfortable with a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of chemical handling and laboratory safety
• Proven math skills including unit of measure conversions
• Skilled with Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to maintain open, effective communication with co-workers, managers, and non-laboratory personnel