Senior Pharmaceutical Material Sampling Specialist
Roche
Summary
In this role as a Senior Pharmaceutical Material Sampling Specialist, you will be an essential driver of material logistics and cleanroom sampling within a compliant cGMP environment. You will champion product quality, operational safety, and continuous inspection readiness that directly safeguards patient health. Joining our dedicated logistics team, you will experience an open, safety-first culture where your continuous improvement ideas are welcomed and valued.
Job description
The Opportunity
- Execute end-to-end material handling and sampling operations—including receiving, quarantine, storage, and distribution—strictly adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
- Prepare the cleanroom environment, manage essential enclosures and caps, and perform critical sampling of unreleased materials and hazardous components.
- Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and maintain equipment and warehouse work areas in a continuous state of inspection readiness.
- Maintain meticulous electronic and physical records across enterprise systems (such as SAP, LIMS, and EDMS) to track inventory, orders, and quality compliance.
- Perform accurate inventory management, including cycle counts, scale/balance weight checks, and preparation of shipments for internal sites and partners.
- Support business processes by generating reports, tracking metrics, and assisting with quality events and change records.
- Actively contribute to our safety culture by reporting incidents or near-misses immediately, driving department standards, and supporting peers through on-the-job guidance.
Who you are
- Hold an Associate degree (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience) along with 2+ years of operational, analytical, or supply chain experience.
- Bring prior experience working in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environment with training in powder/chemical handling and laboratory practices.
- Possess experience working in a cleanroom environment.
- Possess strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with an unwavering commitment to quality and detail.
- Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and are able to pass required security screenings (such as the TSA Security Threat Assessment).
- Be comfortable working in a cleanroom and warehouse environment, including wearing full cleanroom gowning/PPE, lifting up to 40 lbs, handling hazardous materials, and supporting 24/7 operational shifts as needed.
Preferred
- Demonstrated experience utilizing validated enterprise databases and software tools (e.g., SAP, LIMS, EDMS, MS Office).
- Working knowledge of APICS or core inventory management principles.
- Ability or credentials to obtain Hazardous Materials endorsements (DOT/IATA) or DEA controlled-substance clearance.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 2+ years of operational, analytical, or supply chain experience
- Prior experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environment
- Training in powder/chemical handling and laboratory practices
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
- Commitment to quality and detail
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Able to pass required security screenings (e.g., TSA Security Threat Assessment)
- Comfortable wearing full cleanroom gowning/PPE
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs
- Able to handle hazardous materials
- Able to support 24/7 operational shifts as needed
Benefits
- Relocation benefits
- Health insurance
- Annual bonus
Company overview
Roche is a Swiss multinational healthcare company and a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. As the world's largest biotech company and the fifth-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, Roche operates through two primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. The company is renowned for its leadership in personalized healthcare, combining strengths in both drug development and diagnostic testing to deliver tailored treatments for patients. Roche maintains a strong focus on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and central nervous system disorders, with a portfolio that includes over 30 medicines on the World Health Organization's Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The company owns significant subsidiaries including Genentech, Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Ventana Medical Systems, and Foundation Medicine. With approximately 103,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 100 countries, Roche has established itself as a leader in cancer treatments globally while maintaining a robust pipeline of innovative therapies and diagnostic solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized through ten consecutive years as Group Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry.