Lab Services Supervisor - Inventory & Ops Lead

Avantor; Hampton Park (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in the Greater Albany Area as a supervisor for site services and inventory management within a regulated environment. You will oversee lab support, lead a team, ensure compliance, and support customer operations across multiple locations.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with inventory-management and ERP systems, and a background in pharma/life-science settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain, life sciences, management, or related field.
• Four or more years of relevant experience in site services, lab support, inventory management, or related environment preferred.
• Previous experience supervising, coaching, and developing employees required.
• Experience in regulated pharma/biotech/life-science environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory-management, ERP, or material-tracking systems preferred.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, corrective actions, or controlled documentation preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification may be required depending on responsibilities.
• Spill response, IATA, DOT, IMDG, HAZWOPER, CPR, and OSHA training preferred where applicable.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required when travel between locations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site services, lab support, and inventory operations.
• Coach and develop team members; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage customer-facing services and contract workflows.
• Support audits, investigations, and corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Policies & SOPs

Safety & compliance

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Purchasing systems

GxP documentation

Job description

Avantor is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in the Greater Albany Area as a supervisor for site services and inventory management within a regulated environment. You will oversee lab support, lead a team, ensure compliance, and support customer operations across multiple locations.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with inventory-management and ERP systems, and a background in pharma/life-science settings.