Lab Resource & Operations Coordinator

Avantor; 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

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