Onsite Field Lab Operations Specialist

Avantor; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental,

Time Off: PTO, Holidays

401(k) and tuition assistance

Commute benefits

Stock purchase plan discount

Job summary

Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team seeks an Inventory/Operations Specialist in the SF Bay Area. You will support multiple facilities, coordinate procurement and shipping, and ensure accurate inventory control across sites, with occasional travel to Santa Clara and Livermore.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years in inventory control/procurement/shipping. Proficiency with SAP, valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to travel overnight

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or undergraduate degree in business or science is a plus.
• 3+ years in inventory control/procurement/shipping/inside sales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple facilities and customers in a strategic geographic area.
• Backup to other territories and may require travel outside the designated territory.
• Coordinate and lead team efforts and perform work related to customer requirements.
• Work with management on SOPs, scopes of work, standard work, and training.
• Interface with customer contacts to procure lab supplies and materials.
• Use Avantor and customer systems: SAP, Inventory Manager, Chemical Manager, and related apps.
• Train Lab and Production Services staff on service offerings.
• Provide SAP support (credit rebills, invoice scrubbing).
• Maintain quality metrics and KPIs; manage related budgets.
• Meet revenue, safety, and quality goals; create programs for efficiency.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Suite Experience

Cross-referencing and inside sales

Prior experience with Avantor products

IATA/DOT/OSHA knowledge

Forklift certification

CDL is a plus

Travel readiness

Vehicle ownership / valid driver's lic

SAP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or undergraduate degree in business/science

Tools

SAP

Inventory Manager

Chemical Manager

Job description

Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team seeks an Inventory/Operations Specialist in the SF Bay Area. You will support multiple facilities, coordinate procurement and shipping, and ensure accurate inventory control across sites, with occasional travel to Santa Clara and Livermore.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years in inventory control/procurement/shipping. Proficiency with SAP, valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to travel overnight