Lab Support Technician (Media Buffer Prep)

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Onsite Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production 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: 7:00 M - 3:30 PM (Monday–Friday)

Hourly Rate: $20.50

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 on gifts and products

What we’re looking for 

• Education: HS Diploma or GED Equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred

• Experience: 1–2 years required experience in a customer facing & laboratory environment

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred 

• Training and Certifications: Spill containment, IATA, DOT, IMDG, and OSHA Right to Know certifications are highly desirable.

• GMP Experience: Prior experience working in a GMP-regulated facility is a strong plus.

• Customer Focus: Must demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to effectively engage with personnel at all levels within the customer site.

• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities are essential, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

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:

• Complete routine laboratory procedures such as but not limited to preparation of solvents, buffers, resins, reagent solutions, media prep, mixing of chemicals, etc.

• Report timely and accurate test results according to laboratory policies and procedures.

• Maintenance lab equipment and troubleshooting.

• Store chemicals properly, disposes of chemical waste, adheres to safety procedures, and participates in safety programs.

• Manage inventory, maintains, processes, and orders laboratory supplies including glassware, and chemicals for biotech/pharmaceutical processes.

• Maintain records utilizing electronic laboratory notebooks (eLNs).

• Maintain files, tracks orders, and processes shipping requests.

• Track and documents chemical usage and inventory.

• Glass wash and restocking, chemical repacking, cylinder delivery and pickup, managing dry ice and liquid nitrogen dispensing, and waste disposal.

• Maintain clean room to prevent contamination and consistently maintain integrity of production.

• Calibrate balances and pH meters.

• Clean and prepare dissolution baths and sonicators.

• Inspect laboratory safety stations.

• 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.

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