Onsite Lab & Inventory Specialist

Avantor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and wellness programs

Paid time off and holidays

Financial wellness benefits

Insurance coverage (health, life, etc)

Job summary

Avantor's Cambridge-based Advanced Laboratory Services team is seeking a detail-oriented Lab/Inventory Specialist to support daily laboratory and warehouse operations. You will manage inventory, coordinate with science teams, and help ensure timely delivery of supplies for critical experiments.

The role requires a high school diploma and experience with inventory systems, barcode scanning, and MS Office. Competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within Avantor's

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; science-related degree preferred
• Experience in inventory management, stock control, warehouse operations, and material handling
• Laboratory support experience with knowledge of inventory systems, barcode scanning, and handheld devices
• Ability to perform cycle counts, audits, inventory reconciliations, and POU inventory management
• Experience handling chemicals, reagents, hazardous materials, and biohazard waste in a regulated environment
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, including autoclaves, preferred
• Proficiency with inventory management software, Microsoft Office, and computer-based systems
• Understanding of SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong organizational, time management, and record-keeping skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Effective communication and customer service skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexible and adaptable in supporting multiple laboratory and operational functions
• Ability to lift, transport, and move laboratory and warehouse materials as needed

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory and warehouse inventory through barcode scanning, replenishment, cycle counts, audits, and inventory tracking systems
• Monitor and maintain Point-of-Use (POU) locations, resolve stock shortages, and distribute supplies, reagents, and materials across assigned laboratory spaces
• Collect, process, sterilize, and redistribute laboratory glassware and supplies while operating equipment such as autoclaves and glassware washers
• Support daily laboratory operations by managing lab coats, scrubs, reagents, chemicals, and other critical materials
• Safely handle hazardous materials, chemical reagents, and biohazard waste in compliance with safety regulations and SOPs
• Maintain accurate records, inventory documentation, and operational reports using computer and inventory management systems
• Participate in safety, compliance, and training programs while assisting with SOP updates
• Cross-train and provide backup support across multiple laboratory and warehouse functions to ensure uninterrupted operations

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Warehouse operations

Material handling

Lab support

Inventory systems

Barcode scanning

Safety & compliance

Microsoft Office

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Autoclaves

Inventory management software

Job description

Avantor's Cambridge-based Advanced Laboratory Services team is seeking a detail-oriented Lab/Inventory Specialist to support daily laboratory and warehouse operations. You will manage inventory, coordinate with science teams, and help ensure timely delivery of supplies for critical experiments.

The role requires a high school diploma and experience with inventory systems, barcode scanning, and MS Office. Competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within Avantor's