In this role, you will report to the Onsite Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor's Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.
Location: Spring House, PA
Shift : 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $27.00 - $29.00
Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Associate Degree in a related field such as: Laboratory Technology, Facilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Supply Chain, or Logistics
Bachelor's Degree may be preferred in: Biology, Chemistry, or a related science, Operations Management
Experience : 2-4 years of relevant experience in: Laboratory operations or facilities support, Inventory or supply chain management
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance
Shipping/receiving and procurement processes
Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred
Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., biotech, pharma, academic research labs)
Familiarity with lab equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance scheduling
Hands-on experience with hazardous materials handling and cold storage systems
Use of inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Avantor IMS, ChemSW)
How you will thrive and create an impact
Avantor's Lab and Production 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:
Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate preventive maintenance (PM) for lab equipment and maintain PM tracking systems. Perform routine maintenance on refrigeration units.
Equipment Training & Documentation: Provide basic training on common lab equipment, assist with troubleshooting, and help develop work instructions using manufacturer documentation.
Help Desk Oversight: Manage the Help Desk system, triage incoming tickets, and escalate Business Operations-related issues as needed.
Procurement Support: Assist with obtaining quotes, creating purchase orders, and following up with vendors for lab, office, and facility supplies.
Hazardous Material Handling: Ensure proper storage and handling of chemical and biological materials in compliance with safety standards.
Cold Storage Monitoring: Oversee usage and replenishment of cryogenic gases and dry ice; support cold storage monitoring through software systems.
Lab Area Maintenance: Help maintain cleanliness and organization in shared laboratory spaces.
Shipping & Receiving Support: Provide backup support for receiving shipments, notifying recipients, and managing unclaimed packages using tracking software.
Licensee Onboarding/Offboarding: Assist with preparing lab and office spaces and coordinating communication during onboarding and offboarding processes.
Specialty Equipment Training: Coordinate training sessions for specialized equipment based on licensee requests and notify the Operations Manager.
EHS Compliance Support: Assist staff, licensees, vendors, and visitors in adhering to EHS policies and procedures.
Safety Committee Participation: Help organize Safety Committee meetings and support the execution of follow-up actions.
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.
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Benefits
Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programsTime Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company- paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discountAdded Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insuranceRecognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and productsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
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