Lab Equipment & Operations Specialist

Avantor; Eigenbrakel; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Belgium seeks a proactive Laboratory Support Specialist to ensure smooth lab operations and high-quality scientific support. You will maintain equipment, assist with UPLC/MS preparation, support chromatography systems, and help with QC runs and routine operations.

The role emphasizes 5S, safety compliance, and collaboration with scientists to enable research activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Sciences or equivalent.
• Experience in chemistry/analytical/pharma/lab environments.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment and safety systems.
• Prepare solvents for UPLC/MS systems and support purification activities.
• Support QC runs and analytical testing readiness.
• Maintain inventory and stock of lab consumables.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Microsoft Office

Good communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

LC-MS

Job description

Avantor in Belgium seeks a proactive Laboratory Support Specialist to ensure smooth lab operations and high-quality scientific support. You will maintain equipment, assist with UPLC/MS preparation, support chromatography systems, and help with QC runs and routine operations.

The role emphasizes 5S, safety compliance, and collaboration with scientists to enable research activities in a fast-paced environment.