Freezer Hub Technician

VWR International, LLC.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global science company is seeking a Freezer Hub Technician to ensure smooth operations at their facility. Responsibilities include managing ultra-low temperature sample storage, inventory management, and supporting lab tasks. Ideal candidates will have a science background and experience with inventory systems. Join a team dedicated to advancing life-changing science in Hartford, England.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE in a science subject; A-levels or relevant experience required.
• Experience with inventory management systems and IT software.
• Presentation skills and experience engaging with customers or stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Handle freezer samples: receive, inventory, label, store, track, dispatch, return, and dispose appropriately.
• Pick and dispatch samples within the Discovery Centre and to external sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and documentation for fridges and freezers.

Skills

Customer service focus

Clear communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Planning and organizational skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of SHE requirements

Education

Minimum GCSE in a science subject

A-levels or relevant experience

Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Inventory management systems

IT software

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Freezer Hub Technician to join our team at the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre in Cambridge. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of the Freezer Hub service, which supports scientific research by enabling secure ultra‑low temperature sample storage and efficient inventory management. You will work closely with scientists, Avantor Services, and AstraZeneca supply partners to maintain sample integrity, manage equipment, and respond to critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Handle freezer samples: receive, inventory, label, store, track, dispatch, return, and dispose of appropriately.
• Pick and dispatch samples within the Discovery Centre and to external sites.
• Organise and deliver presentations or training sessions on Freezer Hub processes and IT systems.
• Use tracking systems and communicate effectively with internal customers.
• Liaise with logistics teams for material movement and delivery.
• Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and documentation for fridges and freezers.
• Manage consumables and reagents, including daily monitoring and replenishment of Point of Use (PoU) Kanban areas.
• Support operational laboratory tasks and maintain service levels for research groups.
• Maintain and organise consumable and reagent inventories.
• Keep communal areas clean and tidy; manage waste coordination.
• Ensure housekeeping of the Freezer Hub facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE in a science subject; A‑levels or relevant experience required.
• Experience with inventory management systems and IT software.
• Presentation skills and experience engaging with customers or stakeholders.
• Laboratory experience preferred; a degree in a scientific discipline is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong customer service focus and collaborative approach.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving ability and confidence in responding promptly.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of SHE requirements and GLP regulations in a lab environment.
• Flexible with working hours and site coverage when required.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and detail‑oriented.

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. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. 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 in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.