Lab Support Technician - Inventory & Lab Operations (GMP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Company-paid holidays

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Tuition assistance

ESPP discount

Job summary

Avantor in Waltham/ Lexington, MA is seeking a lab inventory support role. You will manage inventory, perform cycle counts, handle materials, and support laboratory operations in a regulated environment.

The position requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The role involves preparing reagents, labeling materials, and ensuring availability of critical supplies while complying with SOPs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum 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 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

Material handling

Laboratory support

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Avantor in Waltham/ Lexington, MA is seeking a lab inventory support role. You will manage inventory, perform cycle counts, handle materials, and support laboratory operations in a regulated environment.

The position requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The role involves preparing reagents, labeling materials, and ensuring availability of critical supplies while complying with SOPs and safety standards.