!*Warehouse Specialist - Oxford - Top Biotechnology globally!*
Location: Need to be located close to Oxfordshire
Start date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: 2-2-3 (Panama Schedule) | 7:00am – 7:00pm
Work Arrangement: Site-based (no remote work)
Type of position: Freelance. Minimum 6 month contract with the view to extend
Job Description
Planet Pharma are working with a biotechnology company known for pioneering work in messenger RNA (mRNA) science. Its focus is on developing medicines that use mRNA to instruct the body’s cells to produce proteins that can prevent or treat disease.
The organisation operates across infectious diseases, oncology, rare conditions, and immune disorders, and it became widely recognised for creating one of the first mRNA‑based vaccines during the global pandemic. Beyond vaccines, it continues to expand its therapeutic pipeline, invest heavily in research platforms, and partner with global health and scientific institutions to advance next‑generation treatments.
Description:
Joining this organisation offers the chance to contribute to a pioneering environment advancing the use of mRNA technology in modern medicine. With a broad and growing pipeline across multiple therapeutic areas, you will collaborate with talented colleagues and global partners, playing a direct role in improving health outcomes worldwide.
As part of a long‑term commitment to strengthening onshore mRNA vaccine manufacturing in the UK, a state‑of‑the‑art research, development, and production facility is being established in Oxfordshire. This initiative will support respiratory vaccine manufacturing, create highly skilled roles, and promote collaboration with academic institutions, the NHS, and government partners across the country.
We are seeking motivated and detail‑oriented professionals to support 24/7 manufacturing operations, with a focus on end‑to‑end warehouse and logistics activities. This Fixed‑Term Contract position is essential to maintaining compliant, efficient material flow for real‑time mRNA production.
You will gain hands‑on experience with SAP, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and digital workflows—building strong foundations for future automation and AI‑enabled operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and process inbound deliveries, ensuring documentation is accurate and resolving any discrepancies.
- Upload delivery and quality records into the organisation’s QMS to maintain full GMP compliance.
- Pick, verify, and stage materials required for mRNA manufacturing in line with production schedules.
- Apply internal standards for labelling, handling, storage, and inventory control within a GxP‑regulated setting.
- Coordinate timely internal deliveries to support live manufacturing operations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform daily SAP transactions related to inventory movements and stock accuracy.
- Support outbound logistics, including shipment preparation and documentation.
- Conduct cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory with SAP data.
- Identify, segregate, and manage expired or non‑conforming materials.
- Work closely with logistics and operations teams to ensure seamless support across the facility.
- Complete all required training to meet compliance, quality, and safety expectations.
Requirements:
- Good experience in warehouse operations ideally in life science or food industry
- Experience working in a GMP / GDP environment.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Ability to lift and move products safely.
- Flexibility to meet operational demands.
- Strong attention to detail with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!
About Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.