Lab Support & Inventory Technician - Day Shift

- United States - VWR International; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

PTO and company holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Avantor in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Lab Support Associate to perform and coordinate essential lab operations. You will handle glass washing, autoclave maintenance, and ensure lab spaces stay organized and compliant.

Role requires 2+ years in lab support or related areas, with familiarity with SAP, Oracle and Power BI. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently within a team are valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in laboratory support, inventory, or operations role.
• Experience with inventory management systems and procurement processes.
• Ability to handle physical tasks (lifting, moving cylinders, stocking supplies).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support glass wash operations and labware handling.
• Operate and maintain autoclaves with proper documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab support areas and ensure lab consumables are stocked.
• Manage in-lab inventory of consumables and track levels with systems/logs.
• Create and manage purchase orders and track orders with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee LN2, compressed gas cylinders, and dry ice storage and handling.
• Follow lab safety protocols and participate in safety audits.

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement processes

Lab safety

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Avantor in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Lab Support Associate to perform and coordinate essential lab operations. You will handle glass washing, autoclave maintenance, and ensure lab spaces stay organized and compliant.

Role requires 2+ years in lab support or related areas, with familiarity with SAP, Oracle and Power BI. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently within a team are valued.