Onsite Lab Technician

About the Role

In this role, you will report to the Onsite Supervisor and work closely with 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 and Schedule

Location: Cambridge, MA
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Overtime: Occasional and voluntary

Pay

Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $26.00

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, choice holidays, etc.
• Financial Well-Being: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• Added Protection Coverage: Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance
• Recognition: Peer recognition program with points redeemable for gifts and products

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; science-related degree preferred
• Experience in inventory management, stock control, warehouse operations, and material handling
• Laboratory support experience with knowledge of inventory systems, barcode scanning, and handheld devices
• Ability to perform cycle counts, audits, inventory reconciliations, and Point-of-Use (POU) inventory management
• Experience handling chemicals, reagents, hazardous materials, and biohazard waste in a regulated environment
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, including autoclaves, preferred
• Proficiency with inventory management software, Microsoft Office, and computer-based systems
• Understanding of SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong organizational, time management, and record-keeping skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Effective communication and customer service skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexible and adaptable in supporting multiple laboratory and operational functions
• Ability to lift, transport, and move laboratory and warehouse materials as needed

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory and warehouse inventory through barcode scanning, replenishment, cycle counts, audits, and inventory tracking systems
• Monitor and maintain Point-of-Use (POU) locations, resolve stock shortages, and distribute supplies, reagents, and materials across assigned laboratory spaces
• Collect, process, sterilize, and redistribute laboratory glassware and supplies while operating equipment such as autoclaves and glassware washers
• Support daily laboratory operations by managing lab coats, scrubs, reagents, chemicals, and other critical materials
• Safely handle hazardous materials, chemical reagents, and biohazard waste in compliance with safety regulations and SOPs
• Maintain accurate records, inventory documentation, and operational reports using computer and inventory management systems
• Participate in safety, compliance, and training programs while assisting with SOP updates
• Cross-train and provide backup support across multiple laboratory and warehouse functions to ensure uninterrupted operations