Lab Support Technician
Avantor
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Job summary
Avantor in Waltham/MA is seeking an inventory and lab support associate to manage replenishments, cycle counts, barcode scanning, and POU inventory. You will prepare and distribute lab materials and ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards.
The role requires a 1+ year background in inventory or warehouse roles, familiarity with SAP/Oracle or ERP systems, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. A high school diploma is required, with strong organizational and communication skills essential.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1+ year in inventory management, material handling, warehouse ops, supply chain, or lab support.
- Experience in pharma/biotech/manufacturing or regulated environments preferred.
- Familiarity with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, stock control, and POU inventory management.
- Familiarity with handling chemicals, reagents, hazardous materials, and biohazard waste.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with SAP/Oracle or other ERP platforms.
- Experience with barcode scanning systems and handheld devices.
- Familiarity with inventory tracking software and computerized records.
Responsibilities
- Manage laboratory inventory through replenishment, cycle counts, barcode scanning, audits, and POU inventory management.
- Prepare, label, and distribute buffers, media, reagents, and laboratory materials per SOPs and quality standards.
- Collect, wash, sterilize, inspect, and redistribute laboratory glassware using washers, autoclaves, and lab equipment.
- Support daily lab operations by maintaining availability of chemicals, reagents, consumables, and critical supplies.
- Safely handle hazardous materials and biohazard waste while complying with GMP/GLP and safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate inventory, batch, and operation records using inventory and lab management systems.
- Support readiness through equipment checks, cleanliness, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with lab staff to provide exceptional service and cross-functional support.
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Job description
In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the 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.
In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the 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: Waltham, MA and Lexington, MA
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Friday
Hourly pay range: $22.00 - $24.03
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Wellness programs
- Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company‑paid holidays
- Choice holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in inventory management, material handling, warehouse operations, supply chain, or laboratory support
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or other regulated environments preferred
- Experience with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, stock control, and Point of Use (POU) inventory management
- Familiarity with handling chemicals, reagents, hazardous materials, and biohazard waste.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook
- Experience using inventory management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other ERP platforms
- Experience with barcode scanning systems and handheld devices
- Familiarity with inventory tracking software and computerized recordkeeping systems
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Effective communication and customer service skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Knowledge of SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
- Experience working in GMP, GLP, ISO, or other regulated environments strongly preferred
- Flexibility to support multiple laboratory and operational functions
- Manage laboratory inventory through replenishment, cycle counts, barcode scanning, audits, and Point of Use (POU) inventory management.
- Prepare, label, and distribute buffers, media, reagents, and laboratory materials in accordance with SOPs and quality standards.
- Collect, wash, sterilize, inspect, and redistribute laboratory glassware using glassware washers, autoclaves, and other laboratory equipment.
- Support daily laboratory operations by maintaining the availability of chemicals, reagents, consumables, and critical supplies.
- Safely handle hazardous materials and biohazard waste while maintaining compliance with GMP, GLP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate inventory, batch, and operational records using inventory and laboratory management systems.
- Support laboratory readiness through equipment checks, cleanliness, organization, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with laboratory staff to provide exceptional service and cross‑functional support while assisting with other laboratory operations as needed.
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. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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.
The expected pre‑tax pay for this position is
$39,000.00 - $62,675.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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