Lab Inventory & Operations Technician (GMP)

Avantor; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Company-paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

Job summary

Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team in Massachusetts is seeking an Inventory Technician to join our on-site operations in Waltham and Lexington. You will manage laboratory inventory, perform cycle counts, use barcode scanners, and support GMP-compliant lab readiness during a Monday–Friday shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year in inventory or lab support, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in inventory management, material handling, warehouse operations, supply chain, or laboratory support.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or regulated environments preferred.
• Experience with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, stock control, and POU inventory management.
• Familiarity with handling chemicals, reagents, hazardous materials, and biohazard waste.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory inventory through replenishment, cycle counts, barcode scanning, audits, and Point of Use (POU) inventory management.
• Prepare, label, and distribute buffers, media, reagents, and laboratory materials in accordance with SOPs and quality standards.
• Collect, wash, sterilize, inspect, and redistribute laboratory glassware using glassware washers, autoclaves, and other laboratory equipment.
• Support daily laboratory operations by maintaining the availability of chemicals, reagents, consumables, and critical supplies.
• Safely handle hazardous materials and biohazard waste while maintaining compliance with GMP, GLP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory, batch, and operational records using inventory and laboratory management systems.
• Support laboratory readiness through equipment checks, cleanliness, organization, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with laboratory staff to provide exceptional service and cross-functional support while assisting with other laboratory operations as needed.

Skills

Inventory management

Laboratory support

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Barcode scanning systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team in Massachusetts is seeking an Inventory Technician to join our on-site operations in Waltham and Lexington. You will manage laboratory inventory, perform cycle counts, use barcode scanners, and support GMP-compliant lab readiness during a Monday–Friday shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year in inventory or lab support, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.