Onsite Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness ComprehensiveMedical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Company-paid holidays

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Discount

Job summary

Avantor in Cambridge, MA seeks a Lab Operations Supervisor to lead a GLS team and oversee critical lab support services. You will manage inventory, procurement, and lab workflows to keep research operations running smoothly, while ensuring safety and compliance across the site.

The role requires 3+ years in lab operations with supervisory experience, knowledge of cryogenic and gas handling, and a demonstrated ability to drive efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in laboratory operations, facilities, or scientific support services, with at least 1 year in a supervisory 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 with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Lab operations

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Process improvement

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

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