Associate II, Materials Management & Logistics

About Artiva:

Artiva is clinical-stage, publicly-traded biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies for patients suffering from devastating autoimmune diseases and cancers. Artiva’s lead program, AlloNK®, is an allogeneic, off-the-shelf, non-genetically modified NK cell therapy candidate designed to enhance the antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity effect of monoclonal antibodies to drive B-cell depletion. AlloNK is delivered in the outpatient setting with no required hospitalization.  

AlloNK is currently being evaluated in three ongoing clinical trials for the treatment of B-cell driven autoimmune diseases. This includes two company-sponsored trials, one in systemic lupus erythematosus for patients with or without lupus nephritis, and a basket trial across autoimmune diseases (Rheumatoid Arthritis,  Systemic Sclerosis, Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies and Sjögren’s  Disease), as well as an investigator-initiated basket trial in B-cell driven autoimmune diseases. Artiva’s pipeline also includes CAR-NK candidates targeting both solid and hematologic cancers.

Artiva was founded in 2019 as a spin out of GC Cell, formerly GC Lab Cell Corporation, a leading healthcare company in the Republic of Korea, pursuant to a strategic partnership granting Artiva exclusive worldwide rights (excluding Asia, Australia and New Zealand) to GC Cell’s NK cell manufacturing technology and programs. Artiva is headquartered in San Diego, California.

For more information, visit www.artivabio.com.

Job Summary:
​​The Materials Management & Logistics Associate II works with procurement, inventory, receipt and release of manufacturing and QC materials for our newly established manufacturing facility. This position works closely with Manufacturing, QC, and QA teams from Technical Operations as well as corporate procurement to understand their needs and priorities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform daily supply chain operations including shipping, receiving, record keeping/documentation, inventory management, and order processing of all materials for Artiva manufacturing and QC operations 

Assist laboratory personnel to ensure effective management of material to support in-house manufacturing operations 

Perform manufacturing materials kitting as needed 

Proficiency in ERP and paper-based receiving/inventory systems 

Maintain accurate records of receipt and release of materials 

Perform inventory counts of materials as needed 

Assist with revision of SOPs for supply chain/materials management processes as needed 

Ensure that all documentation and materials transactions are completed accurately and following Good Documentation Practices

Preparation of outbound shipments, including preparation of records and preparation of goods for final shipment as needed 

Collaborate with internal departments to ensure proper shipping of regulated and non-regulated materials, work with external shipping agents and vendors to resolve issues as needed 

Assist in reconciliation of order discrepancies and follow up with purchasing, vendors and end users as needed 

Adhere to appropriate PPE and safety rules 

Assist in all other materials management and supply operations deemed necessary to complete organizational goals 

Requirements:

​​​​​A minimum of 2 years of experience in a regulated shipping and receiving/materials management position, preferably in biotech or life sciences 

​Familiarity with GMP/GDP regulations as related to Pharma/Biotech/ industries preferred

​Cold chain experiences (2-8⁰C, -20⁰C, -80⁰C, and below -150⁰C).

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills 

​Experience with ERP use a plus 

​Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new applications quickly and easily 

​Knowledge of various inventory management systems 

​Good collaborative and team-oriented communication 

​Experience in a dynamic, fast paced, growing environment 

​May need to work with hazardous materials 

​Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 pounds of equipment or supplies 

In addition to a great culture, we offer:

A beautiful facility 

An entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, and innovative environment

Comprehensive benefits, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Group Life Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company paid holidays, including the year-end holiday week

Our recognition program, Bonus.ly, is where you can trade in points earned for things you want.

If all this speaks to you, come join us on our journey!