Associate Scientist - Cell Bank

vwr; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Wellness programs

Eligible for medical coverage starting

Time Off

PTO

Company-paid holidays

Choice holidays

Financial Well-Being

FSA and HSA

Commuter benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

Job summary

Avantor's Spring House site seeks a specialist to support cell bank inventory and data management within Advanced Laboratory Services. You will coordinate cryogenic operations, maintain accurate records, and link cell lines with licensing and provenance documentation.

You will partner with Legal, RAP, Procurement, and external partners to ensure compliant ordering, receipt, and shipment of materials while maintaining data integrity and traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biological sciences or related discipline with lab experience.
• Practical knowledge of cell line handling and quality control.
• Experience managing inventory, licensing, and compliant material sharing.
• Strong documentation, data recordkeeping, and cross-team communication.
• Ability to coordinate across scientific, legal, and procurement partners.

Responsibilities

• Cell Bank Inventory: manage intake, storage, replenishment and capacity.
• Data management: maintain digital records for vial locations, stock, and provenance.
• Compliance and documentation: licensing, templates, and traceability with Legal and Procurement.

Skills

Cell line handling

Quality control

Data systems

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Master's degree in biological sciences or related

Tools

Laboratory data systems

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Onsite Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory 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: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (flexibility required based on business needs)

Salary range : $72,000 - $78,000

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1
• Time Off
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Choice holidays
• Financial Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

Education:

Bachelor's or master's degree in biological sciences, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline, with relevant laboratory or research-operations experience.

Experience:

• Practical knowledge of cell line handling and quality control, biological inventory and data systems, and documentation requirements for provenance, licensing, purchasing, and compliant material sharing.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive requests across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific, operational, and compliance information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across a broad network of scientific, legal, operational, and external partners.

Key Competencies:

• Scientific rigor and data integrity
• Operational ownership and accountability
• Quality and compliance mindset
• Stakeholder management and service orientation
• Structured problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Prioritization, planning, and reliable follow-through
• Clear documentation and knowledge sharing

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory 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:

Cell Bank Inventory, and Data Management

• Serve as the central point of contact for cell bank access and daily cryogenic operations, coordinating cell line intake, storage, replenishment, and capacity management.
• Maintain accurate, aligned digital records for vial locations, stock levels, batches, reservations, provenance, biological characteristics, culture information, modifications, and supporting documentation.
• Register and link parental and engineered cell lines, support data migrations and system transitions, and maintain templates, request forms, work instructions, training materials, and data standards.
• Resolve inventory, system, and data-quality issues with researchers and other stakeholders while preserving material traceability.

Quality Control, Compliance, and Logistics

• Own routine mycoplasma testing and coordinate authentication of cell lines.
• Investigate contamination, misidentification, or discrepant results and take corrective action as needed.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date cell line licensing records, proactively addressing documentation gaps and upcoming expirations with Legal, RAP, Procurement, and other partners.
• Support compliant ordering, receipt, and shipment of cell lines by verifying internal availability, approvals, stock, and required documentation, and by coordinating with Biobank, logistics providers, Trade Compliance, Procurement, and receiving sites.

Research Support and Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Oncology Discovery teams to prioritize cell line needs and advise on registration, banking, testing, ordering, and shipment workflows.
• Provide subject-matter guidance, troubleshooting, and training while coordinating with internal services, other sites, external banks, laboratories, vendors, and logistics partners.
• Improve workflows, data quality, user adoption, and operational resilience by addressing recurring issues and standardizing practices.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties