Onsite Inventory Technician

About the role

In this role, you will report to the Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Location: Collegeville, PA Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 am -4:30 pm Pay Range: $19.23/hr. - $20.67/hr.

Requirements

• Education:
• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience
• 1+ years' experience in material handling/inventory replenishment
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred
• Spill containment training, IATA, DOT, IMDG, and OSHA Right to Know a plus
• Previous experience working in a GMP facility is a plus
• Knowledge of scientific products and services
• Comfortable navigating and troubleshooting handheld technology in fast-paced environments.
• Utilized handheld scanners to manage customer inventory, perform cycle counts, and ensure accurate stock levels.
• How you will thrive and create an impact
• Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.
• In this role you will:
• Facilitate orders for consumable lab inventory replenishment and ensure timely restocking at point-of-use locations.
• Receive and process inbound shipments from carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and others.
• Manage and maintain customer stockroom inventory, including daily replenishment across the site.
• Handle chemicals and hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and inspect safety stations to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Perform basic shipping duties and support production packaging, cylinder delivery/pickup, waste disposal, and glass washing.
• Utilize handheld devices (e.g., palm scanners/readers) and computer systems (Avantor and customer platforms) for accurate inventory tracking and reporting.
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure adherence to established processes.
• Conduct inventory control activities, including: Monitoring slow-moving and obsolete stock; Performing cycle counts and annual physical inventories; Generating inventory reports and customer metrics
• Coordinate schedules with team members to ensure coverage and continuity of workflow.
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily tasks and collaborate effectively with colleagues to meet operational needs.
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive, professional attitude and act as a liaison for inventory-related inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support site operations and customer satisfaction.
• Disclaimer:
• Why Avantor?
• Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
• We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science

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