Onsite Supervisor

vwr; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Well-Being

Job summary

Avantor Cambridge, MA seeks a facilities supervisor to lead a team of GLS associates and manage core lab operations. You will supervise lab services, inventory, and safety programs, ensuring timely delivery of essential consumables and proper handling of cryogenic and compressed gas systems.

You will champion process improvements, coordinate with SHE teams, and maintain stringent records to uphold quality and safety across the lab environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associate degree or tech cert preferred.
• 3+ years in lab operations, facilities, or scientific support; supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of lab consumables, sterilization, and cryogenic/compressed gas handling.
• Experience managing inventories and coordinating service workflows.
• Strong leadership, organization, and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of GLS associates (10) with safety and continuous improvement focus.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and distribution of lab consumables to maintain research operations.
• Manage glass wash and autoclaving services; ensure proper labware cleaning and sterilization.
• Coordinate safe handling and storage of LN2 tanks in compliance with safety protocols.
• Oversee compressed gas cylinder management including ordering, storage, and returns.
• Maintain records of inventory, usage, and schedules using digital tracking where applicable.
• Collaborate with SHE teams to ensure safety regulations are followed and best practices implemented.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Team leadership

Inventory management

Safety & compliance

Prioritization under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical certification

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Cambridge, MA

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; flexibility required based on business needs

Salary Range: $73K-$78K annually

Bonus: Eligible for an annual bonus up to 5%

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1
• Time Off
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Choice holidays
• Financial Well-Being
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

What we're looking for

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate's degree or technical certification in Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in laboratory operations, facilities, or scientific support services, with at least 1 year in a supervisory type role.
  • Strong knowledge of lab consumables, sterilization processes, and safe handling of cryogenic and compressed gases.
  • Proven ability to manage inventory systems and coordinate multiple service workflows.
  • Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing and motivating teams.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory 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. In this role you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of 10 GLS associates, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the procurement, inventory, and distribution of general lab consumables to ensure uninterrupted research operations.
• Manage glass wash and autoclaving services, ensuring all labware is cleaned, sterilized, and returned on schedule.
• Coordinate the safe handling, storage, and replenishment of liquid nitrogen (LN₂) tanks, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Oversee compressed gas cylinder management, including ordering, delivery, storage, and return.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, usage, and service schedules, using digital tracking systems where applicable.
• Collaborate with SHE (Environmental Health & Safety) teams to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and best practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.

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.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $62,000.00 - $100,050.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your