Laboratory Technician – Compliance & Lab Operations

Avantor; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Avantor in Oxford is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support our laboratory and facilities teams on site. You will ensure compliance, hygiene, and efficient operations across lab spaces, equipment, and delivery areas while performing contamination testing and inventory control.

You will work hands-on in a dynamic environment, adhering to EH&S procedures, operating autoclave systems, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining accurate documentation to support high standards of

Qualifications

• Organized and responsive, with a keen eye for safety.
• Comfortable handling technical equipment and working in lab environments.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) procedures in line with approved SOPs.
• Waste Management & Decontamination
• Perform contamination testing (including mycoplasma).
• Operate autoclave systems and manage waste streams.
• Coordinate steri-cycle runs and BSC decontamination schedules.
• Oversee monthly lab cleanings and change sticky mats as required.
• Delivery Coordination
• Schedule and manage deliveries for lab supplies and equipment.
• Oversee truck staging at loading docks.
• Receive and reconcile shipments; maintain cleanliness and safety of dock and common areas.
• Waste & Recycling Management
• Coordinate trash/recycling pickup and hazardous spill response in loading areas.
• Inventory & Equipment Management
• Maintain accurate inventory and monitor lab supplies.
• Manage autoclave maintenance, and assemble/disassemble equipment and lab furniture.
• Coordinate with vendors on repair, installation, and maintenance services.
• General Maintenance Tasks
• Perform routine inspections (fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, generators).
• Address daily facility requests and safely change gas/nitrogen cylinders.
• Refill ethanol/water bottles and manage lab coat cleaning program.
• Maintain operational documentation as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Lab equipment handling

Independent working

Team collaboration

Organized

Tools

Autoclave systems

Sterilization equipment

BSC decontamination

Waste management processes

Job description

Avantor in Oxford is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support our laboratory and facilities teams on site. You will ensure compliance, hygiene, and efficient operations across lab spaces, equipment, and delivery areas while performing contamination testing and inventory control.

You will work hands-on in a dynamic environment, adhering to EH&S procedures, operating autoclave systems, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining accurate documentation to support high standards of