Lab Resource Coordinator

8000 - United States - VWR International LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Avantor’s Cambridge site is seeking a Lab Resource Coordinator to support scientific research teams, manage inventories, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate instrument maintenance. This role reports to the Site Manager and LRC Supervisor, collaborating with Advanced Laboratory Services to deliver mission-based lab work.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of laboratory experience, comfort with MS Teams, and strong communication skills, with a focus on customer‑facing support and a proactive

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience strongly preferred (undergraduate lab coursework accepted). Customer Service experience preferred but not required. Familiarity with laboratory instruments and basic testing procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams;
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain a proactive, customer‑focused approach.
• Knowledge of lab safety protocols and compliance standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison for research teams, supporting daily experimental and operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, Work Instructions, GLP standards, and safety regulations.
• Manage reagent, consumable, and equipment inventory; coordinate procurement and stock optimization.
• Oversee cold‑chain storage systems (refrigerators, -80°C freezers, cryogenic units) for sample integrity and organization.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, and service requests for analytical instruments.
• Maintain shared laboratory infrastructure and submit facility work orders.
• Participate in EHS audits and safety walkthroughs; assist with onboarding and safety training.
• Train personnel on core lab workflows, instrumentation, and PPE programs.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication between scientific teams and operations.
• Support space utilization initiatives and laboratory organization.
• Perform routine lab tasks, including equipment checks, buffer/solvent monitoring, and waste management.

Skills

Microsoft Teams

Collaboration

Communication

Independence

Lab safety

PPE programs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in scientific discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and Lab Resource Coordinator (LRC) Supervisor, working closely with 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 & Hours

Location: Cambridge, MA Shift: Mon – Fri, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Hourly Rate: $28 - $30

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
• Impact Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products

Education

High School diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred.

Experience

1–2 years of laboratory experience strongly preferred (undergraduate lab coursework accepted). Customer Service experience preferred but not required. Familiarity with laboratory instruments and basic testing procedures.

Skills & Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Teams;
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain a proactive, customer‑focused approach.
• Knowledge of lab safety protocols and compliance standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Physical Ability

Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Commitment

Commitment to following site protocols to ensure safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

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. The Lab Resource Coordinator is a key member of the laboratory operations team, providing essential support to scientific research groups. This role serves as a critical liaison between AstraZeneca lab managers, scientists, and laboratory operations, ensuring smooth and efficient lab operations while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison for research teams, supporting daily experimental and operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, Work Instructions, GLP standards, and safety regulations.
• Manage reagent, consumable, and equipment inventory; coordinate procurement and stock optimization.
• Oversee cold‑chain storage systems (refrigerators, -80°C freezers, cryogenic units) for sample integrity and organization.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, and service requests for analytical instruments.
• Maintain shared laboratory infrastructure and submit facility work orders.
• Participate in EHS audits and safety walkthroughs; assist with onboarding and safety training.
• Train personnel on core lab workflows, instrumentation, and PPE programs.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication between scientific teams and operations.
• Support space utilization initiatives and laboratory organization.
• Perform routine lab tasks, including equipment checks, buffer/solvent monitoring, and waste management.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Pay Transparency

The expected pre‑tax pay for this position is $45,000.00 - $72,450.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

Accommodation Requests

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Company Overview

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission‑critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. We set science in motion to create a better world.