Senior Material Controller
Thermo Fisher Scientific • Brisbane, Australia • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C
- Fluctuating Temps hot/cold
- Laboratory Setting
- Office
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Various outside weather conditions
- Warehouse
- Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
About Us
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division Specific Information
This role is a permanent, full-time role and is based at our site in Brisbane.
Group / Division: PSG / Drug Substance division
Position Summary
This job handles Staff coordination, Inbound and outbound activities in the warehouse, material movement to departments, stock take, reconciliation and sampling activities following the EH&S and cGMP requirements. This role also provides back-up support to both Distribution Supervisor and Inventory Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks
- Coordinate Operational material and staff management for both Warehouses
- Coordinate Picking 2 weeks in advance from demand from Production Schedule
- Coordinate and support creation of Solution Task
- Raise material unavailability
- Coordinate and Process incoming and outbound goods
- Put-away material to designated storage locations and perform audits on put-away
- Coordinate material request from departments or picking list
- Coordinate sampling requirements of raw materials
- Responding and acting to alarms - BMS
- Lead goods flows
- Lead upgrades and/or expansion programs of the materials management processes.
- Ensure cGMP storage and flow of (raw) materials
- Maintain: Order and timing of inbound/outbound activities
- Maintain high inventory accuracy and cycle count as required
- Housekeeping and cleanliness of warehouse and equipment
- Physical systems and tools for goods flow processing
- Daily warehouse equipment checks and maintains logbook
- Maintain excellent customer service – internally and when dealing with suppliers/transportation companies
- Coordinate any Warehouse/Cold room cleaning requirements and freezers calibration requirements
- Shipments: Assisting in driving company trucks when required
- Procurement: Support procurement activities as and when required
- Support End of month/year Finance Reporting
- Quality: Maintain Quality and Data Integrity requirements
- Report and investigate any deviation
- Support investigation team and Manager in writing deviation, SOP and Work Instructions
- Support any audit requirements
- Coordinate and prepare site for Regulatory/ Internal Audits
- Projects: Teamwork in special projects when needed.
Responsibilities
- Accurate, complete, timely and consistent administration of all material movement related processes to cGMP standards.
- Execution of specific EH&S tasks.
- Maintain safety, security, and housekeeping standards.
- Cycle counts as per SOP requirement.
- Participate in warehouse PPI activities
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Warehouse certification or similar
- SAP (or other ERP) system experience
- GDP (Good Distribution Practice) and GMP Experience
- Inventory and materials management experience
- Experience working in a manufacturing facility
- Valid Forklift and MR Truck License
Skills & Attributes
- Proficient in English, both in oral and written communication
- Excellent standout colleague
Other Important Information
Activities within the warehouse department need to be done in line with cGMP requirements. A high degree of work scheduling and prioritisation of job tasks is important and working with multiple internal customers and IT systems.
Other Job Requirements
- Implement OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and balanced workplace environment
- Adhere to the Chain of Responsibility obligations under the Australian Heavy Vehicle National Law
Benefits
Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.
Health & Wellbeing
Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
Flexibility
Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
Extra Leave
Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
Charitable Giving & Volunteering
Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
Learning & Development
Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 125,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific , where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
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