Onsite Lab Technician (Media Buffer Prep)

The Opportunity:

Under close supervision, provide direct benchtop services support at customer facilities. Execute routine laboratory support procedures and preparations (e.g. media/buffer prep, solvent/reagent mixtures, filtrations, material weighing, some physical testing, witness senior staff experiments). Maintain lab inventory and labeling (e.g. chemical reagents, glassware, gas cylinder levels). Verification/maintenance of laboratory equipment (e.g. balances, pH meters, sonicator cleaning, glass washing).

Location: Springhouse, PA

Schedule: 1st Shift/ M-F 7am - 3:30pm

Hourly Rate: $20.30

Benefits:

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

• 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: High School Diploma or GED required

·       Experience:m1-2 years required experience in a customer facing or laboratory environment

·       Collaboration Tool: Knowledge of Information intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel

·       Preferred Qualifications:  

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

• Requires knowledge in using various instruments to prepare for and perform tests

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent Customer Service Skills; display a professional can-do attitude

• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality

• Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies and procedures

• Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and have the ability to act independently

• Valid Driver’s License

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of Avantor's products and services

• Problem-solving skills

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 solve