Sr. Lab Technician

The Opportunity :

In this role, you will report to the Territory Manager, 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.

Shift : Mon - Fri, days

Location : Lexington, MA

Wage Range : $27-28 per hour

Benefits :

Health and Wellness : Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)

Time Off : Paid Time Off (PTO), and Company paid holidays,

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 insurance,

Recognition : Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products.

What we're looking for :

High School diploma or GED is required,a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is preferred or equivalent scientific lab environment experience.

Previous experience working in a laboratory environment required.

Microsoft Office experience required with proficiency in Excel and Teams.

Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements in a laboratory environment.

Proven ability to work collaboratively with scientists of different backgrounds.

Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills.

Ability to influence people at all levels to deliver improvements in operational effectiveness.

Able to partner with other teams and suppliers and deliver results in a matrix environment, handling multiple internal and external partners / stakeholders.

Excellent problem-solving capabilities and confidence to make clear decisions sometimes with limited information.

Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and networking skills.

Ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.

Proficient in data capture, analysis and reporting using various IT systems particularly Microsoft Excel.

Experience working with EHS policies and procedures.

Specific trainings on instruments will be provided by the lab scientists.

Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organization and team members.

To be flexible with working hours when required in order to deliver the service required to our customers.

Be able to pick up and follow protocols closely, with attention to details.

Self-motivated, energetic, dependable.

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 :

Remove chemical waste and other lab waste (daily).

Dishwasher (daily) and put away clean glassware.

Cleaning of lab glassware that cannot go into the dishwasher (daily).

Changing of the carboy below the sink with chemical wastewater (daily or every other day, depending on need).

Exchange of sticky mats in the powder labs - blue mats (daily).

Maintain a neat and orderly area.

Adhere to all EH&S safety procedures per approved SOPs.

Use Avantor computer systems in fulfillment of job duties.

Document change requests.

Preparation of eluents and buffers for ULPC analysis (weekly).

Vials of standards, references for ULPC (of internal references) (weekly).

Refilling of eluents on the UPLC (weekly).

Check waste container of UPLC (weekly).

Discard of expired buffers and eluents (weekly).

Ordering of lab consumables (weekly).

Filling of lab consumables from storage into lab spaces (weekly).

Fill up shoe covers (weekly).

Changing of lab coats (weekly).

Changing of cloths around the sink (weekly).

Cleaning of lab surfaces and above cupboards (bi-weekly).

Calibration of pipettes monthly.

Fill solution for pH meter.

Re-filling of ethanol bottles.

Re-filling of water bottles.

Re-filling of DUMAs from storage to lab spaces.

Responsible for data collection, order entry and order confirmation to bring inventory to the designated maximum level.

Coordinate delivery schedules so that all stockroom orders will be delivered in a timely manner.

Proper product identification.

Rotation of stock.

Review of product mix.

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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