Onsite Lab Services & Field Operations Specialist

Avantor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental,

Vision and Wellness programs (eligible

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

401(k) and tuition assistance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and HS

Job summary

Avantor's Lab and Production Services team is seeking an experienced operations professional to support multiple facilities across the SF Bay Area. You will manage procurement, shipping, and inventory activities, while coordinating with lab and production teams to ensure timely service delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in inventory/procurement, strong communication, and the ability to travel overnight as needed. A valid driver’s license and GMP exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; Associates degree or undergraduate degree in a business or science-related field is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in Inventory control/procurement/shipping and receiving/Inside Sales, etc., a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple facilities and/or customers in a strategic geographic area and may perform the job functions of Coordinators, Technicians, Material Handlers, Glass Washers when scheduled vacations, leave, and /or emergency situations occur.
• Act as a backup to other territories and may require travel outside of the designated territory.
• Coordinates and leads team efforts and performs work related to customer requirements.
• Works closely with management to complete projects such as Standard Operating Procedures, Scopes of Work, Standard Work, On-The-Job Training, and other assorted tasks, along with direct customer interfacing relative to job functions.
• Interfaces directly with customer Point-of-Contact, purchasing directors, facility directors, and plant managers etc. to procure lab supplies and materials.
• Utilizes Avantor and customer computer systems: SAP, Inventory Manager, Chemical Manager, and/or other customer-specific applications.
• Trains Avantor Lab and Production Services associates on all service offerings.
• Provides SAP Support (Full customer services, credit rebills, and invoice scrubbing).
• Modifies and maintains quality metrics and key performance indicators.
• Manages a budget related to expense reports.
• Meets revenue, TOE, safety, performance, and quality goals and objectives
• Creates programs for enhanced service efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or undergraduate degree in business or science-related field

Tools

SAP

Inventory Manager

Chemical Manager

Job description

Avantor's Lab and Production Services team is seeking an experienced operations professional to support multiple facilities across the SF Bay Area. You will manage procurement, shipping, and inventory activities, while coordinating with lab and production teams to ensure timely service delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in inventory/procurement, strong communication, and the ability to travel overnight as needed. A valid driver’s license and GMP exposure are preferred.