Onsite Lab Lead Technician

The Opportunity

In this role, you will report to Supervisor I, Onsite Services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel – and our customers – to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Cambridge, MA

Schedule: 1st Shift/ M-F 7am - 3:30pm or 7:30am - 4pm

Hourly Rate: $34.08

Benefits

Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1) Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company paid holidays, Choice holidays etc. Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insuranceRecognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products .

What we’re looking for 

Education: Associates degree od undergraduate degree in business or science related field is preferred. Experience: 4 years equivalent experience in customer service/purchasing/ or account management, spill containment training, IATA, DOT, IMDG and OSHA Right to Know a plus, cross referencing and inside sales experience a plus, knowledge of scientific products and services a plus Collaboration Tool: Knowledge of Information intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications: 

Oral and written communication (English & Spanish)Driver’s License, requireConform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety, security clearances and medical checkups. Knowledge of Information Access and ERP SystemsExcellent customer service skills; display a professional can do attitudeBasic purchasing and inventory knowledgeHigh regard for safety, quality and adherence to protocols, policies and proceduresMust be flexible, adaptable, and multi-task orientedAbility to self-manage and self-motivate; forward thinkingStrong verbal and written communication skills to interact with both customers and various departments within VWRUnderstanding of, and ability to administer VWR’s policies consistentlyAbility to make sound business decisions with limited consultation with manager

How you will thrive and create an impact 

Avantor’s Lab and Production 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:

Coordinate and leads team efforts and performs work related to customer requirements. Coache and motivates team members to successfully perform job requirements and to meet / exceed goals and objectives. Encourage through mentoring, individual professional growth and team growth. Management of open order status reports, metrics and department reports, and SOP/SOW maintenance. Provide training and development as well as back-up to associates to perform required tasks. Perform administrative duties such as providing performance management input, time card review, vacation scheduling, etc. Create and maintains: SOP’s, SOW’s, SPI’s and KPI’s. Provides customer reporting and data analysis. Acts as a liaison between customer, Avantor services and Avantor sales. Perform other duties as assigned.

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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