Lab Support Specialist (Media, Buffer, Solution Prep)

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Supervisor, Onsite Services and will work closely with 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: Lexington, MA

Schedule: Mon – Fri, ~ 7:30 am – 4 pm

Hourly Rate: $29.00

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 required. Bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry preferred.

• 3+ years of lab environment work experience or college degree in analytical chemistry required.

• Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills required.  

• Covid 19 vaccination required.

• A detailed understanding and ability to operate in an aseptic environment.

• Generalized understanding of health and safety hazards in the presence of caustics and acids.

• Background and experience in using pipettes, pH meters, conductivity meters, densitometers, and spectrophotometers.

• An understanding of general chemistry techniques including the following: Molar mass, density, weighing and dispensing, filtration, titrations.

• Excellent time management, communication, and organization skills.

• High level of customer service skills with the ability to always display a professional can-do demeanor.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet goals.

• Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and have the confidence to solve problems independently.

• Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, safety issues, security clearances and medical checkups.

• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.

As a Lab Support Specialist, you will:

• Prepare media and buffer solutions (weighing, dispensing, mixing, titration, and filtration) and measurement of prepared solutions (pH/conductivity/osmo).

• Prepare of buffers and media from small scale < 1L to as large as 2000L bulk preps.

• Manage of chemical and consumables inventory.

• Maintain organization/lab cleanliness of solution prep room.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Assist with the calibration, trouble shooting, and validation of lab equipment.

• Maintain laboratory notebook, testing records, or worksheets according to established laboratory and manufacturing procedures.

• Perform other duties as ass