In this role, you will report to the Onsite Supervisor 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
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Benefits Overview:
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, and choice holidays
Financial Well-being:
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Commuter benefits
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Employee stock purchase plan discount
Additional Coverage: Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft, pet, auto, and home insurance
Recognition: Peer recognition program with redeemable points for gifts and products
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or GED required
An associate's degree is preferred
Experience:
At least 4 years of experience in inventory management, material handling, or account management
A minimum of 2 years of hands-on chemical handling experience
Preferably 1 year of laboratory experience
Technical Skills:
Familiarity with ERP systems
Microsoft Teams experience preferred
Basic purchasing and inventory knowledge
Chemical handling, placarding, and classification knowledge
Soft Skills:
Strong customer service and communication skills
High attention to safety, quality, and compliance
Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of multitasking
GMP and GLP training is a plus
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:
Manage inventory of consumables and chemicals, including documentation and reporting
Monitor and report on stock usage, slow-moving items, and conduct cycle counts and physical inventories
Handle package delivery, glass wash & put-away
Perform purchasing functions: backorder management, quote handling, invoice resolution
Provide high-level customer service and maintain performance metrics
Coordinate shipping activities and hazardous material documentation
Interface with customer stakeholders and Avantor teams
Utilize systems such as SAP, Citrix, ChemSW, and customer-specific platforms
Maintain and update SOPs and support change management initiatives
Support inbound package delivery and consigned/non-consigned inventory management
Responsible for logging incoming chemicals and accurately classifying them in the system
Maintain the chemical stockroom and flammable storage areas, ensuring proper organization and removal of expired materials
Coordinate chemical waste disposal and shipment logistics with the designated disposal company
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. Apply today!
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 recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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