Onsite Sr. Inventory Coordinator

The Opportunity :

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 / Boston, MA

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM

Hourly Rate : $21.00 - $32.00

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 :

Inventory Management

Oversee consumables and chemical inventory, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting

Track stock usage, identify slow-moving items, and perform cycle counts and physical inventories

Operational Support

Manage package deliveries, glass wash services, and product put-away

Maintain chemical stockroom and flammable storage areas, ensuring proper organization and removal of expired materials

Log incoming chemicals and classify them accurately in the system

Purchasing & Logistics

Handle purchasing tasks, including backorder resolution, quote processing, and invoice troubleshooting

Coordinate shipping activities and manage hazardous material documentation

Support chemical waste disposal and shipment logistics with designated vendors

Customer Service & Collaboration

Deliver high-level customer service while maintaining performance metrics

Collaborate with customer stakeholders and internal Avantor teams to ensure smooth operations

System & Process Management

Utilize platforms such as SAP, Citrix, ChemSW, and customer-specific systems

Maintain and update SOPs, and support change management initiatives

Manage inbound package delivery and consigned / non-consigned inventory

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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