Lab Support Technician — Inventory & Lab Operations

Avantor; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team seeks an Inventory Specialist to manage lab inventory, perform cycle counts, and ensure the availability of chemicals, reagents, and supplies across our Waltham and Lexington sites.

You will handle hazardous materials with SOP-driven processes, participate in audits, and support cross-functional lab operations to keep science moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in inventory management, material handling, warehouse operations, supply chain, or lab support.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech, manufacturing, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Experience with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, stock control, and POU inventory management.
• Familiarity with handling chemicals, reagents, hazardous materials, and biohazard waste.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counts

POU inventory

Regulated environments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Barcode scanning

Handheld devices

Job description

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team seeks an Inventory Specialist to manage lab inventory, perform cycle counts, and ensure the availability of chemicals, reagents, and supplies across our Waltham and Lexington sites.

You will handle hazardous materials with SOP-driven processes, participate in audits, and support cross-functional lab operations to keep science moving smoothly.