The Opportunity:
Intermediate level position; responsible for maintaining accurate records of all inventories. Handle all paperwork and follows all procedures to meet this goal. Verify all orders received and shipped and ensure that the orders are properly accounted for in the company’s records. Account for all defective or damaged products and follows with appropriate corrective action. Manage and reconcile all cycle counts.POSITION PROFILE
This role will be focused on cell depository storage in GCB and underpins the laboratory support operations. The Shipping Coordinator role directly and indirectly supports the Cell Bank and takes responsibility of managing the storage and supply of cells. The work includes registration of cells in the cell database, processing cell orders by providing cells to all cell users and being responsible for the practical aspects of all cell shipments to and from the site. The role is multifaceted and must be performed in a safe, regular and work environmentally correct manner.
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities
Towards customers
Handling frozen cell lines to ensure that cells are received, inventoried, logged, labelled, stored, tracked, dispatched, returned and/or disposed appropriately.Enter data, update and maintain GCB database to ensure accurate sample tracking of cells.Picking and dispatching of cells to external sites & for internal collection by site scientists.Coordinating shipments and prepare samples for quality control testing at CROs.Operational responsibility for freezer contents.Management of role related inventory (Cell boxes, dry ice etc).Housekeeping of Cryogenic Facility.Update working instruction when needed.Develop strong a knowledge of inbound materials and understanding internal routing based on varying delivery types.Ensure that AZ company policies, guidelines and standards are in compliance.Be involved in designing work routines and SOPs, both for Avantor Services and customers.Ensure compliance with GMP regulations.Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements as defined in working instructions, in SOPs and communicated through education.Towards company
Follow the daily/weekly planning.Follow the quality manual, work instructions and SOPs.Support new colleagues and be part of their introduction.Ensure compliance with Avantor’s vision, mission and values.Ensure compliance with Avantor’s strategy, policies and objectives.Ensure fulfilment of PMP goals.Ensure development of competencies and procedures in order to maintain an updated and smooth business.Proactive thinking for improvements and report this to the Supervisor or local manager.Maintain systems for statistical data gathering and create reports on metrics and KPIs as requested by the customer or Avantor internally.
Qualifications
High school degree.Acquired Liquid Nitrogen Handling training is an advantage.Knowledge about laboratory research, products and environment is preferred.Proficient in Swedish and English language.Knowledge of MS Office.Competent in use of IT systems.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Will and ability to work physically (some heavy lifting when picking up goods and packing of goods occurs).Strong work ethic.Good social skills.Self-driven and structured with good time management skills.Service minded attitude towards internal and external customers.Flexible and solution-oriented.Neat and orderly with a high regard for safety.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.
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