Senior Lab Technician: Inventory & Solvent Ops

Avantor; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO

Company-paid holidays

Commuter benefits

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Avantor in Cambridge seeks a detail-oriented lab assistant to support solvent inventory and routine lab operations. You will monitor stock, place replenishment orders, and help maintain safe, organized storage areas while following SOPs and quality requirements.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of lab experience and familiarity with Solvent handling, safety protocols, and inventory systems such as Coupa. A high school diploma is required; science coursework is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferred or relevant coursework accepted.
• Experience with SOPs and work instructions preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage solvent inventory by monitoring stock, placing orders through Inventory Manager and Coupa, restocking stockrooms.
• Store solvents per SHE requirements and keep storage areas clean and compliant.
• Support lab operations with inventory scans, delivery carts, and replenishment of solvents.
• Track solvent usage and prepare monthly consumption reports for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards for solvent handling.
• Assist with reagent management, stocking, and internal chemical request fulfillment as needed.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Lab equipment handling

SOPs & work instructions

Independent work ability

Strong communication

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Inventory knowledge (Coupa)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in a scientific discipline preferred

Tools

Coupa

Inventory Manager

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Avantor in Cambridge seeks a detail-oriented lab assistant to support solvent inventory and routine lab operations. You will monitor stock, place replenishment orders, and help maintain safe, organized storage areas while following SOPs and quality requirements.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of lab experience and familiarity with Solvent handling, safety protocols, and inventory systems such as Coupa. A high school diploma is required; science coursework is a plus.