Onsite Lab Services Associate: Materials & Logistics

Avantor Sciences; Leiden; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor Sciences is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Operations support role in Leiden. The role covers materials preparation, sample management, logistics, equipment support and operational services to uphold safety and quality standards across the lab environment.

You will handle labeling, inventory, shipments, glassware care, instrument checks, and weekend duties, supporting the scientific operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and label laboratory materials (biological media, buffers, mobile phases) per procedures and regulatory standards.
• Order and maintain inventory for formulations used by end users.
• Use the BMS ordering system to prepare standard and custom formulations.
• Deliver orders with documentation compliant with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Operate laboratory equipment following approved procedures and site rules.
• Maintain volumetric data and generate SLA-compliant reports.
• Coordinate receipt and shipment of samples, including media powders and buffers.
• Maintain shipment records and update tracking systems for domestic and international samples.
• Manage retained samples storage, retrieval, and disposal according to procedures.
• Support accurate storage and disposal of in-process samples.
• Coordinate filling of external liquid nitrogen reserve tanks in compliance with procedures.
• Perform glassware maintenance, autoclave, and parts washer services and ensure clean, calibrated items.
• Maintain stock levels of glassware and cleaning supplies; wash, dry and inspect items.
• Track workflow volumes and report against SLAs.
• Perform instrument performance verification (cell counters, metabolite analysers, pH meters, pipettes, balances, liquid handling).
• Coordinate routine preventive maintenance and repairs with approved vendors.
• Execute a variety of laboratory deliveries (buffers, shipments, glassware, materials).
• Provide weekend sample duty services to ensure operations continuity.

Job description

Avantor Sciences is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Operations support role in Leiden. The role covers materials preparation, sample management, logistics, equipment support and operational services to uphold safety and quality standards across the lab environment.

You will handle labeling, inventory, shipments, glassware care, instrument checks, and weekend duties, supporting the scientific operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.