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Application Lab Technician-Fragrance/Perfumery (air or home care samples )

Plainsboro, NJ- Onsite

Duration: 6 Months+

Shift: 1st Shift: Start times between 7:30 - 8:30 am

Pay $25/hr. on w2

Must Have:

Helpful exp. in Fragrance but not required.

Someone that will be able to operate with minimal supervision.

Day to Day looks like:

Role Overview:

As an Application Lab Technician, your role will be to support the Application Labs and act as a liaison with our commercial teams by preparing air or home care samples in various technologies for internal evaluation, stability requests, and final customer submission. You will manage customer bases and documentation, and coordinate/communicate with our internal business partners.

The primary focus will be to support home and air care lab application work.

Qualifications for this role are as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree/experience preferably in a concentration of Science along with a minimum of 1 year of practical laboratory experience.

• Previous experience in the fragrance industry strongly preferred

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proactivity

• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills with proficiency in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel

• Self-starter, with strong sense of ownership, assertive and passionate for high level of client satisfaction

• Ability to work comfortably in a very fast paced environment with short project deadlines

Your key responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver complex application samples for internal/external clients using our CLASS sampling system while adhering to delivery due dates and applying good laboratory practices

• Ensures all samples produced meet the quality standards as per the global SOPs before releasing the samples and identifies/flags any technical sampling issues

• Keeps and maintains application bases up to date and aligned with the collection in digital systems

• Keeps the personal workbench clean and organized as per the best practices

• Operates with a team spirit mindset and supports their colleagues under high workload situations

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Role and Responsibilities

Customer Service & Communication

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting and responding to all customer inquiries via phone, email, and live chat in a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic manner.
• Answer incoming calls promptly and courteously.
• Respond to all emails promptly, prioritizing timely resolution and addressing customer inquiries as quickly as possible.
• Respond to live chat inquiries promptly with clear, accurate, and helpful information.
• Manage a high volume of incoming calls while maintaining professionalism and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Address and resolve customer complaints through to completion.

Order Processing & Coordination

• Process customer orders received via fax, email, and EDI throughout the day.
• Ensure orders are entered accurately and processed with urgency.
• Maintain high standards of order accuracy and productivity, which are tracked as key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Allocate orders and ensure customer purchase orders are fulfilled and shipped according to vendor guidelines and company standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure orders are processed and shipped accurately and on time.
• Process invoices, returns, and related documentation.

Problem Solving & Administrative Support

• Accurately enter, update, and maintain customer and product information with strong attention to detail.
• Prepare, organize, and file documents to ensure proper recordkeeping and data entry.
• Monitor and manage communications and system activity across email, partner portals, EDI, ERP, and WMS systems.
• Analyze customer concerns and identify appropriate solutions to resolve issues effectively.
• Obtain approval from department supervisors or managers for material or monetary requests when required.

Team & Organizational Support

• Interact professionally with customers visiting the front entrance and promptly notify the appropriate person of their arrival.
• Answer and manage external phone calls and accurately transfer them to the appropriate person.
• Follow all departmental and company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Assist with training others as needed.
• Perform additional administrative or operational duties as assigned by management.

Competencies

• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Initiative--Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality/Quantity--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly stand/sit for extended periods, operate office equipment, perform light-moderate lifting, lift/move up to 35 lbs. occasionally, bend, twist, and maintain posture. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associated degree/BS, preferred
• Experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel.)
• Experience with ERP system, preferred.
• Customer Service / Administrative experience
• Prior experience working in an office setting
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong phone handling skills and practice active listening
• Fast and accurate data entry skills, computer literate.
• Patience, professionalism, and optimistic attitude
• Ability to stay organized and to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to work well in a team setting and maintain positive relationships.
• Good analytical skills, be able to solve problems, is self-motivated, and is able to work well with users and trading partners, preferred.

Additional Notes

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Undergo background check

Merola Tile Fundamentals

We stay true to our mission statement “Improving Homes. Improving Lives.” With our product we improve homes, but it is with our collective effort that we improve lives. Our Fundamentals describe the values, behaviors, principles, and practices that are the foundation of our unique workplace. It explains how we relate to each other, our clients, and even our suppliers. It’s who we are, and it’s what drives our extraordinary success. It’s our commitment to each other to improve our lives.

Merola Fundamentals | Merola Tile

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 9 Annual Paid Holidays (including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
• Paid Time Off — earned and accrued from your first day with the company
• 401(k) Plan with company match (eligibility after 1 month)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Performance Reviews after 90 days and annually
• Quarterly Company Goals — opportunity to earn up to 4 weeks of additional bonus pay annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount on tile after 6 months
• Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and Tea provided daily
• Weekly Company Lunches
• Company Culture Events — BBQs, Ugly Sweater Day, T-shirt making, Halloween contests, and more
• Fun, Friendly, Family-Like Environment

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

Step into Your New Role

As a Senior Civil / Environmental Engineer, you will work with our civil/environmental team performing technical evaluations, planning, design, and construction administration. This role will help lead, inspire, and support our civil and environmental disciplines, and most importantly help grow our portfolio of work with clients across multiple geographies, but primarily based in New Jersey.

This position is remote and will require approximately 40% travel to project sites primarily in New Jersey and other sites across the country.

Responsibilities:

• Strong experience with the design and construction of civil and/or environmental remediation projects.
• Leading technical efforts for planning, studies, budgeting, project cost estimating, technical management, coordination of multi-disciplinary engineering efforts, quality assurance, subcontract management and contract administration.
• Supervising staff and subcontractors to successfully deliver technical projects and build/mentor staff in the group.
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts to clients, participating in project scoping activities and proposal presentations, and coordinating with clients to ensure an ongoing positive relationship.
• Establishing strong, productive internal collaborative relationships with senior management.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• 12 + years of experience providing technical management of civil / environmental projects.
• Professional Engineering license with ability to obtain New Jersey license within 6 months of start date, if necessary.
• In-depth knowledge of large/complex civil/environmental projects and experience coordinating the various engineering disciplines for successful project completion.
• A strong work ethic with excellent organizational, communication, computer and technical writing skills.
• Strong team building and communications skills.
• Solid written and verbal fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel out of state.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

New Jersey: The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $131,000-$182,000.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

The Equipment Engineer is responsible for tool maintenance and repair in the Semiconductor Fab. It coaches and supports other maintenance personnel within the organization. Organizes equipment spares and track usage to ensure no line down situations. This position requires flexible working hours and close collaboration with other equipment engineers and equipment technicians across the organization.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To coach a multi-disciplinary team of equipment engineers/technicians in the organization to perform preventative maintenance routines to ensure equipment reliability.
• To produce and maintain PM schedule.
• Overall strong equipment skills, both electrical and mechanical.
• To oversee modifications and upgrades of process equipment tools.
• To provide technical support in production equipment repairment.
• To maintain and track equipment downtime, failure modes, and spares inventory.
• To interface with vendors and contractors for tool installation, upgrades, maintenance and modifications.
• To write relevant documentation such as maintenance and recovery procedures.
• Candidate should have excellent problem solving and analytical skills and be familiar with semiconductor fabrication processes and tools.
• Duties will include day to day equipment sustaining activities, driving continuous improvement projects, and supporting production group to maintain tool up time.
• The selected candidate will be able to work both independently and, in a team, and have a proven track record of success.
• Carry out Fingerprinting, FMEA, on equipment and determine equipment specific SPC charts.
• Responsible for new tool purchase/ installs and equipment upgrade specification.
• Carry out Fingerprinting, FMEA, on equipment and determine equipment specific SPC charts.
• Carry out Fingerprinting, FMEA, on equipment and determine equipment specific SPC charts.

Experience

• 3+ years hands on experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of high-power diode laser, high vacuum systems is required (e.g., MBE, PVD, MOCVD, Ion Beam Deposition, Sputter, Evaporation)
• Strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to solve day-to-day tool problems
• Strong sense of initiative and ownership in troubleshooting when encounter new challenges
• Physically able to perform hands-on technical tasks on semiconductor process tools.

Pay Range (Level 1): $76,500 to $93,500

TRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process, please contact our HR department at 86 or at This contact information is for accommodation requests only and can not be used to inquire about the status of application.

Associate Attorney – Special Education & Disability Rights

Freeman Law Offices, LLC

New Jersey / Pennsylvania (Hybrid)

Freeman Law Offices is a boutique law firm dedicated to representing students with disabilities and their families in complex special education matters. Our practice focuses on high-level legal advocacy under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and related civil rights laws.

We represent families in administrative due process hearings, federal litigation, and strategic advocacy to ensure that students with disabilities receive appropriate educational services.

We are seeking an Associate Attorney who is passionate about civil rights and education equity and who wants meaningful courtroom and advocacy experience.

What You'll Do

The Associate Attorney will work closely with the firm's principal attorney on a wide range of matters, including:

• Representing families in special education due process hearings, federal court and class action litigation
• Conducting legal research and drafting briefs, motions, and memoranda
• Preparing cases for administrative hearings and federal court litigation
• Participating in IEP meetings and settlement negotiations
• Reviewing educational records, evaluations, and expert reports
• Developing legal strategies for complex IDEA and disability rights matters
• Working directly with families navigating the special education system

This role offers substantial responsibility and hands-on litigation experience.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a thoughtful and motivated attorney who:

• Is admitted (or eligible for admission) in New Jersey or Pennsylvania
• Has a minimum of 3 years of legal experience
• Has strong legal research and writing skills
• Is passionate about civil rights, disability rights, and/or education law
• Is comfortable managing complex factual records
• Works well both independently and collaboratively

Experience in education law, civil rights litigation, administrative law, or public interest law is a plus but not required.

What Makes This Role Unique

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Develop expertise in a highly specialized and impactful area of law
• Work closely with leading experts in psychology, education, and disability services
• Gain significant litigation experience early in your career
• Help families secure meaningful educational opportunities for their children

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience, with opportunities for professional growth and increasing responsibility.

Location

Hybrid position serving clients throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

How to Apply

Please submit to :

• Cover letter and Resume
• Writing sample

Wong Fleming is litigation law firm with nationwide offices throughout the United States, and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm values diversity and strong advocacy while upholding high standards of professional conduct. Wong Fleming attorneys strive to vigorously pursue their clients' interests with civility to the bench and fellow members of the Bar.

Role Description

This is a full-time position for a Litigation Associate Attorney at Wong Fleming. This position will be responsible for commercial litigation matters. While the role is based in Princeton, NJ, some remote work is permitted. Candidate must be able to collaborate with clients other members of the firm, and have an appreciation for all aspects of the practice of law and the business interests of our clients.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey preferred, Pennsylvania a plus
• 1 to 2 years litigation experience is required, 3 to 4 years litigation experience is preferred
• Experience in commercial and insurance law is a plus
• Strong research abilities
• Exceptional organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Salary pay range

• $80,000 - $135,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities to work remotely

About Williams-Sonoma DC - South Brunswick, NJ

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
• Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
• Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

The Operations Manager is located in South Brunswick, NJ.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Lead, coach, and develop company associates while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance
• Oversee labor scheduling, shift planning, and attendance tracking while monitoring employee productivity and operational efficiency
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions through coaching, training, and structured performance management
• Conduct regular safety meetings, training sessions, and compliance audits to maintain workplace safety and operational excellence
• Drive operational discipline through performance reviews, metric tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee daily distribution center operations, ensuring efficient execution, cost control, and adherence to performance metrics. Monitor line-haul optimization strategies to improve delivery speed, delivery quality, and operational efficiency while reducing operating costs
• Build, maintain, and manage strong relationships with third-party delivery partners (3PLs), independent contractors, and company employees to ensure consistent adherence to company policies, operating standards, and service expectations
• Conduct routine performance reviews of third-party partners and support contract alignment to ensure delivery performance, service quality, and cost efficiency meet business objectives
• Drive a customer-centric culture by improving on-time shipping and receiving, reducing damages, and improving return and replacement rates
• Manage customer escalations and determine appropriate resolutions to maintain high service standards and overall customer satisfaction
• Develop and execute contingency plans to manage seasonal demand fluctuations, weather disruptions, and other logistical challenges that may impact delivery operations
• Oversee warehouse organization and dock operations to ensure safe and efficient staging, loading, and dispatch
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies through regular inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Ensure effective inventory control processes are in place to maintain accurate shipment tracking and minimize loss or damage

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates....

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, and 3 - 5 years of furniture/final mile distribution or manufacturing management/leadership experience
• In lieu of a degree, 6-8 years of progressively responsible furniture/ final mile distribution leadership experience
• This is an onsite and in office role
• Strong ability to communicate effectively (written or verbal), with excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills
• Must be highly organized and process oriented
• Ability to complete multiple tasks consistently and on time
• Warehouse Management System experience
• Solid understanding of Safety and OSHA standards
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to successfully respond to urgent situations
• Ability to adapt and change processes to keep pace with the evolving business requirements
• Strong technical skills included but not limited to Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

We prefer some of these qualities as well....

• Six Sigma Black Belt or demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge and execution of Final-mile delivery models, including white-glove service and same-day or multi-day delivery routing
• Exposure to furniture manufacturing, distribution and/or big box distribution
• Final Mile Transportation carrier contract negotiations or procurement experience
• Expert understanding Safety and OSHA standards
• Bilingual in Spanish

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role....

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, walk, talk and hear
• Associates must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50-100 pounds

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry....

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offers, please visit
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required)

EOE

Java / Software Developer Opportunity @ BeaconFire

Location: East Windsor New Jersey

Visa Sponsorship Available | E-Verified Company

Kickstart Your Career with BeaconFire!

Are you passionate about coding and looking to grow your career in Software Development?

BeaconFire, based in Central NJ, is a leader in Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence. We're on the lookout for dynamic individuals with a strong background in Software Engineering or Computer Science to join our team as Java / Software Developers!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop applications using Java 8/JEE (and higher), Angular 2+, React.js, SQL, Spring, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and more.
• Write scalable, secure, and maintainable code for high-impact client platforms.
• Create, deploy, and maintain automated system tests.
• Collaborate with testers to understand and resolve defects efficiently.
• Investigate new technologies and tools for continuous improvement and architecture reviews.
• Work closely with team members to achieve shared user story and sprint goals.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in Java and JavaScript programming languages.
• A good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong object-oriented programming (OOP) skills and knowledge of Collections, Maps, Lists, Sets, and common APIs.
• Familiarity with relational databases like SQL Server or Oracle and basic SQL queries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science (CS).
• 0–1 year of hands-on experience in Java coding.
• Experience with Spring, Maven, Angular, HTML, and CSS.
• Knowledge of modern Java technologies like WebLogic, RabbitMQ, Tomcat.
• Familiarity with JSP, J2EE, and JDBC.

Why Join BeaconFire?

• E-Verified Employer
• Visa Sponsorship Provided
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge tech
• Collaborative and growth-focused work culture

Apply Today and Build Your Future with BeaconFire!

Let's turn your passion into a profession!

About Made Scientific

Made Scientific is a leading US-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and release of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products for clinical-and-commercial supply. Made Scientific combines the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist CDMO with the global expertise and resources of GC Corporation of South Korea, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Position Summary

The Sterility Assurance Program Lead (Associate Director) is a quality and technical leader responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving a robust sterility assurance and contamination control program across GMP cell therapy operations, from clinical through commercial stages. Reporting to the VP of Quality and Compliance, this individual will work in close partnership with Technical Operations, QC, Site Quality Operations, Plant Operations, and MSAT to ensure consistent aseptic execution, clear functional accountability, and sustained compliance with global regulatory expectations for advanced therapies.

Key Responsibilities

Sterility Assurance & Contamination Control Program

• Design, implement, and sustain a comprehensive Sterility Assurance and Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) aligned with global GMP expectations for cell therapy manufacturing.

• Ensure sterility assurance principles are embedded across facility design, equipment, processes, personnel practices, and quality systems for both clinical and commercial operations.

• Maintain alignment with applicable regulations, including 21 CFR Parts 210/211, 1271, EU GMP Annex 1 & 2, ICH guidance, and evolving global expectations for ATMPs.

Aseptic Operations & Functional Ownership

• Define and govern clear functional ownership of sterility assurance activities across Technical Operations and Quality functions.

• Provide oversight to ensure appropriate independence, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Environmental Monitoring & Data Oversight

• Oversee the design and maintenance of Environmental Monitoring (EM) programs, including EMPQ, EMRA, sampling plans, alert/action limits, and response strategies.

• Review EM trends and contamination indicators to maintain a sustained state of control.

• Lead cross-functional discussions on EM excursions, contamination events, and risk mitigation.

Aseptic Process Validation & Risk Management

• Provide sterility assurance leadership for aseptic process simulation and validation.

• Oversee media fill design, execution, and failure investigations.

• Lead contamination risk assessments for process changes, new equipment, facility modifications, or tech transfers.

• Drive root cause analysis and CAPA development related to sterility assurance events.

Quality Systems Interface & Continuous Improvement

• Author, review, and approve SOPs, policies, and standards related to sterility assurance and contamination control.

• Partner with Quality Systems to embed sterility assurance into deviation management, change control, CAPA, and training systems.

• Analyze sterility assurance trends to identify systemic risks and drive continuous improvement.

• Support sterility readiness for new site start-ups, expansions, tech transfers, and product launches.

Regulatory Inspections & Audit Support

• Act as Sterility Assurance SME during regulatory inspections, client audits, and internal audits.

• Lead inspection preparation, including gap assessments, mock audits, and SME coaching.

• Lead or support response drafting for sterility-related findings, including 483s, regulatory commitments, and client observations.

Leadership, Influence & Collaboration

• Provide mentorship and leadership to sterility assurance SMEs across sites.

• Influence and align stakeholders across Quality, Technical Operations, QC, MSAT, Facilities, and Program Management.

• Advise senior leadership on sterility assurance risks, contamination trends, and program maturity.

• Champion a proactive, science-based, and inspection-ready sterility assurance culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in GMP-regulated cell therapy, gene therapy, biologics, or advanced therapy manufacturing.

• Deep expertise in aseptic processing and sterility assurance for non-terminally sterilized products.

• Strong working knowledge of global GMP regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH, Annex 1).

• Demonstrated experience supporting clinical and commercial GMP operations.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and influence without direct authority.

• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences, from operators to regulators.

• Experience leading or supporting inspections, client audits, and internal audits.

• Flexibility to work variable hours to support operations and inspections.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a CDMO with multiple clients and programs.

• Direct experience with EU Annex 1 implementation and contamination control strategy.

• Experience supporting late-stage to commercial transitions or high-growth environments.

• Certification or training in microbiology, aseptic processing, Lean, or Six Sigma.

Education Requirement

• B.S. in a related field required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in compliance with all standards, including productivity and attendance.

• Willingness to work in CNC/ISO7-8 cleanroom environments.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

• Must be able to stand, bend, and perform physical tasks in manufacturing environments.

• Comfortable working with cell-based products and chemicals.

We are looking for remote participants to review financial advice related to budgeting, saving money, and improving spending habits.

In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.