Supply Chain Sr. Associate

Client: large biotechJob Title: Supply Chain Sr. AssociateJob Type: w2 contractLocation: 100% remote- 8am-5pm PST working hoursDuration: 1 year + extensionsPay: $330-$34/hr

Position SummaryUnder general supervision, the Associate supports execution of Transportation Qualification and Cold Chain activities to ensure compliant, risk-based distribution of temperature-sensitive materials.This role partners cross-functionally with Quality, Thermal Engineering (Cold Chain), Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support qualification studies, documentation, and compliance activities. The focus is execution and documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of transportation qualification studies, including coordination with Thermal Engineering Labs and Sample Management.

• Collect, organize, and analyze temperature monitoring and shipment data.

• Drafting qualification protocols and reports; perform data gathering, analysis, and interpretation.

• Support deviation investigations, change controls, and CAPA documentation related to transport activities.

• Drafting documentation to support Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA) and respond to regulatory agency inquiries related to transportation.

• Maintain transportation SOPs and controlled documents in compliance with GMP/GDP requirements.

• Collaborate with Quality and Thermal Engineering to interpret data and ensure inspection-ready documentation.

• Track qualification timelines and support cross-functional project coordination.

• Perform basic shipment performance trending and support risk assessments.

• Manage and support multiple transportation studies simultaneously, often at different lifecycle phases.

• Contribute to and drive continuous improvement projects in cross-functional collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

• 0–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or regulated industry

• Understanding of GMP principles (academic or professional exposure)

• Strong documentation and organizational skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex information into clear, practical insights.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cold chain, validation, or quality systems

• Familiarity with deviation, CAPA, and change control processes

• Experience working in cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with parcel, transport, and warehousing provider operations.

• Ability to independently interact with various levels, drives tasks to completion.

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented and compliance-focused

• Analytical and comfortable working with data

• Flexible and able to manage shifting priorities

• Strong written communication skills

• Self-starter with strong follow-through

Basic Qualification:High school/GED + 2 years work experience OR? Associates and 6 months work experience OR? Bachelors