GMP Coordinator

Avantor; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental,

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Protection coverage

Recognition program

Job summary

Avantor Spring House, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Lab/Material Handler to support Onsite Supervisor and Lab Production Services. You will perform mission-based lab work, manage inventory, and ensure GMP-compliant operations in a Monday–Friday day shift.

The role requires a HS diploma, a life sciences degree preferred, and 2+ years in GMP environments. Proficiency with SAP and strong communication are essential for daily customer interactions and shipments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in material handling/inventory replenishment.
• 2+ years working in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using various software systems.

Responsibilities

• Order Fulfillment: Process customer requests for materials and services.
• SAP Utilization: Use SAP to request items from the Malvern, PA warehouse.
• Inventory Management: Oversee warehouse inventory and shipments; process kit orders.
• Customer Service: Provide daily support and update customers on inventory and order status.
• Purchasing Tasks: handle quotes, backorders, and pricing discrepancies.
• GMP Compliance: Perform sanitization procedures per GMP standards and SOPs.
• Sample Handling: Transport samples in proper containers.
• Inventory Inspection: Check for expired materials and dispose as needed.
• Package Delivery: Track deliveries and ensure timely receipt.
• Safety Protocols: Follow PPE and cleanroom safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory replenishment

GMP compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Software systems

Microsoft Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or life sciences

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity

In this role, you will report to the Onsite Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production 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 7 AM- 3:30 PM

Hourly Rate

$23.-$24.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company paid holidays, Choice holidays etc.
• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance
• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products

What we’re looking for

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Bachelor's degree in biology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years' experience in material handling/inventory replenishment
• 2+ years' Previous experience working in a GMP-regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and guidelines
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in using various software systems is required.
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

Avantor’s Lab and Production 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.

This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strict adherence to safety protocols, and a strong commitment to maintaining compliance with GMP regulations. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate who is eager to grow and build a long-term career within the company.

Success in this position requires a strong work ethic, experience or interest in working within a GMP-regulated environment, and a technical mindset with a desire to advance within the industry. The individual will be required to wear appropriate PPE and gowning while working in a cleanroom setting.

Candidates must be comfortable following detailed laboratory procedures, moving with precision, and consistently maintaining cleanroom and laboratory standards.

• Order Fulfillment: Process customer requests for materials and services, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• SAP Utilization: Use SAP to request items from the Malvern, PA warehouse.
• Inventory Management: Oversee warehouse inventory, manage shipment requests (receiving and shipping samples), and process kit orders according to customer specifications.
• Customer Service: Provide daily support to customers, ensuring clear communication about inventory levels, order statuses, and any issues.
• Customer Meetings: Participate in customer meetings to discuss operational requirements, provide updates, and address client needs.
• Purchasing Tasks: Handle purchasing-related activities, including backorder reporting, order expediting, coordinating direct factory shipments, managing third-party support, obtaining quotes, maintaining document control, updating records, and resolving invoice or pricing discrepancies.
• GMP Compliance: Perform sanitization procedures in line with GMP standards, SOPs, and relevant procedures.
• Sample Handling: Ensure proper handling of samples by transporting them in closed containers, such as small coolers with lids.
• Chemical Storage: Store chemicals according to safety guidelines, ensuring proper segregation as required.
• Inventory Inspection: Regularly inspect inventory for expired or soon-to-expire materials, ensuring proper removal and disposal.
• Package Delivery: Deliver packages, track deliveries, and follow up on package status to ensure timely and accurate receipt.
• Safety Protocols: Perform lifting tasks as required, strictly following safety protocols when handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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