Lab Operations Supervisor: Lead GLS Team

vwr; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Well-Being

Job summary

Avantor Cambridge, MA seeks a facilities supervisor to lead a team of GLS associates and manage core lab operations. You will supervise lab services, inventory, and safety programs, ensuring timely delivery of essential consumables and proper handling of cryogenic and compressed gas systems.

You will champion process improvements, coordinate with SHE teams, and maintain stringent records to uphold quality and safety across the lab environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associate degree or tech cert preferred.
• 3+ years in lab operations, facilities, or scientific support; supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of lab consumables, sterilization, and cryogenic/compressed gas handling.
• Experience managing inventories and coordinating service workflows.
• Strong leadership, organization, and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of GLS associates (10) with safety and continuous improvement focus.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and distribution of lab consumables to maintain research operations.
• Manage glass wash and autoclaving services; ensure proper labware cleaning and sterilization.
• Coordinate safe handling and storage of LN2 tanks in compliance with safety protocols.
• Oversee compressed gas cylinder management including ordering, storage, and returns.
• Maintain records of inventory, usage, and schedules using digital tracking where applicable.
• Collaborate with SHE teams to ensure safety regulations are followed and best practices implemented.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Team leadership

Inventory management

Safety & compliance

Prioritization under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical certification

Job description

Avantor Cambridge, MA seeks a facilities supervisor to lead a team of GLS associates and manage core lab operations. You will supervise lab services, inventory, and safety programs, ensuring timely delivery of essential consumables and proper handling of cryogenic and compressed gas systems.

You will champion process improvements, coordinate with SHE teams, and maintain stringent records to uphold quality and safety across the lab environment.