Sr. Inventory Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Inventory Specialist to support the Pilot Bio-Production Facility (PBF) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, Maryland. PBF is a one-of-a-kind cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility engaging in next-generation development for cutting-edge companies and government agencies. The professionals at PBF are engaging in trailblazing endeavors every day. Most exciting, the end products vary, so every year brings multiple opportunities for professional enrichment in original projects.  

CAMRIS International, LLC, is a dynamic medical research and development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include vaccine research, development, and production; microbiology and infectious disease research; biodefense; clinical research; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. 

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

• Oversee warehouse operations.
• Overseeing inventory specialists and technicians in absence of the manager.
• Controls the receipt, storage, disposition, destruction and shipping of GMP materials, including hazardous materials. Responsible for shipping regulated material and will be required to maintain appropriate certification (provided by DOD) as a shipper of regulated materials (i.e., DOT certification, IATA certification, etc.).
• Controls the physical movement of materials based on status (quarantined, released, QA Hold); maintains product status labeling.
• Maintains currency of applicable documentation and tracking information (receipt records, distribution records, spreadsheets, database logs, etc.) to accurately reflect physical inventory of materials following cGMPs.
• Reports inventory discrepancies to Quality Assurance and assist in resolving, documenting and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Maintains product storage units/locations so that product is properly identified, retrievable, and consistent with storage locations listed on the product’s storage records (physical and electronic).
• Interacts with building monitoring system to ensure storage conditions of materials remain in control. Responds to alarms on storage equipment, moving product to other appropriate locations if storage equipment fails. Notifies appropriate staff in the event of a storage unit failure and appropriately documents the event.
• Serves as the contact for the storage and removal of regulated waste, maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Provides other administrative support and assists QA staff as directed by the QA Manager.
• Maintains a safe workplace ensuring that he/she is aware of and observes appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations. Employee is required to attend safety training relative to his/her position and report any infractions of safety procedures to the facility Safety Officer.
• Performs light duties and other duties as required and assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a GMP-related facility to include quality assurance, material management, warehousing, and shipping.
• CPIM certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Physical Capabilities: Work may involve long periods of standing and handling of numerous chemicals and/or hazardous biological material.
• Must be able to work independently following a brief period of specific technical training.
• Must have eligibility to work in the United States and have lived in the United States for three of the past five years if a non-US citizen.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Occasionally required to sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Constantly required to light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds, medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds, and heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally required to very heavy work that includes moving objects over 100 pounds.
• Constantly push or pull less than 25 pounds, push or pull 25 – 45 pounds, and push or pull more than 45 pounds.
• Constantly required to reach above shoulder level and use both hands.
• Constantly required to stand or walk for more than 25 minutes, bend, reach, or twist repeatedly, kneel, squat, or stoop, and crawl or climb.
• Constantly required to have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision, and/or visual acuity.
• Constantly required to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Constantly required to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Constantly required to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another, and communicate with others to exchange information.
• Occasionally required to operate machinery and/or power tools, and operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Constantly required to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally required to work in low temperatures and high temperatures.
• Constantly required to work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Occasionally required to work in noisy environments, hazardous conditions and in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Constantly required to wear PPE including but not limited to gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, and safety shoes.

Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.