On-site — Fabrication Support Specialist

Avantor; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Financial wellness & 401(k)

Insurance coverage

Employee recognition

Job summary

Avantor in Hillsboro, OR seeks a detail-oriented associate to support our Lab and Production Services. You will excel in material handling, inventory replenishment, and customer service while following strict safety and cleanroom protocols to ensure uninterrupted Fab operations.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, manage on-site stock, and process orders using the Intel system, contributing to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives within Avantor’s lab environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of material handling/inventory replenishment or customer service experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; troubleshooting skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate in cleanroom/controlled environments and follow safety protocols.
• Prepare shipping docs and ensure regulatory compliance for packaging.
• Manage on-site inventory including consigned and third-party stock.
• Provide daily customer service to support Fab operations and workflow efficiency.
• Coordinate with engineers and technicians on material order requirements and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory replenishment

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or related experience

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the supervisor of site services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Hourly Rate: $21.00

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Shift: 7 am - 7 pm, Sunday - Tuesday, and every other Wednesday

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), and Company paid holidays
• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount, and yearly merit increase opportunities.
• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance
• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree or related experience preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years equivalent experience in material handling/inventory replenishment or customer service.
• Collaboration Tool: Intermediate to Advanced computer/smartphoneskills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Troubleshooting experience a plus.
• Spill containment training, IMDG,LOTOand OSHA Right to Knowexperience/certificationsa plus.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. Thriving in this role means ensuring smooth Fab operations through expert inventory management, adherence to cleanroom protocols, and proactive problem-solving. A successful candidate will collaborate effectively with engineers and technicians, optimize workflows, and maintain quality standards to support critical scientific and technological advancements.

In this role you will:

• Operate within Class 1 cleanroom environments, adhering to strict safety and contamination control protocols.
• Understand and follow Fab protocols, including gowning procedures, material handling, and environmental safety standards.
• Prepare shipping documentation and ensure packaging meets regulatory and customer-specific requirements.
• Manage consigned, non-consigned, customer-owned, and 3rd-party inventory on-site.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and provide daily customer service to ensure uninterrupted Fab operations.
• Monitor andprocess ordersusing Intel’sorderingsystem.
• Meet safety, quality, and revenue goals.
• Manage and deliver productionmaterialsand consumables tolocations throughout the Faband Sub-Fab.
• Interface with IntelEngineers and Techniciansonmaterialorder requirements andpreventative maintenanceschedules.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, handling,and transferof chemicalsand materialsin accordance with Intel standards.
• Leverage Intel-supplied systems to oversee inventory and monitor material consumption efficiently.
• Track material requests in the Intel SharePoint system to guarantee timely delivery for preventative maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine maintenance on Sub-Fab machines while strictly adhering to Intel’s process and safety protocols to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Partner with other team members to safely and efficiently carry out preventative maintenance on tools, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Conduct inventory audits and oversee stock management across Fab and Sub-Fab locations to maintain accuracy and operational efficiency.

Disclaimer:

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.

Why Avantor?

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.

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