Freezer Inventory & Sample Management Specialist

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: Spring House, PA

Shift: Monday - Friday (First shift hours)

Hourly Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00

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: 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 for gifts and products

What we’re looking for 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred.

• Experience: 1–2 years in inventory management, laboratory operations, or a similar role.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint presentation skills.

  • Familiarity with temperature-controlled storage and sample handling protocols.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Other Requirements:

  • Ability to lift and move materials as needed.

  • Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining compliance standards.

  • Experience with freezer farm operations or biological sample management.

  • Knowledge of shipping regulations for biological materials.

  • Previous experience updating SOPs and training team members.

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:

• Maintain accurate records of the Master Sheet for on-site inventory.

• Respond promptly to all business-related email inquiries.

• Store materials in appropriate temperature-controlled units.

• Retrieve sample requests from Freezer Farm in a timely manner.

• Inventory samples from the pick-up freezer and update records accordingly.

• Make up-to-date modifications to the freezer management spreadsheet as needed.

• Perform various shipping requests related to samples for storage or testing.

• Dispose of samples following established safety procedures and protocols.

• Assist in training new associates in freezer management processes.

• Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Statements of Work (SOW) as necessary.

• Attend meetings with lab managers to ensure alignment on processes and priorities.

• Handle samples from liquid nitrogen tanks and maintain accurate records.

• Carry temperature-controlled samples and ensure proper documentation.

• 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?

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