Lab Support Technician (Media Buffer Prep)

In this role, you will report to the Hiring Manager 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: Springhouse, PA

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm

Hourly Rate: $21.00

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 for gifts and products .

What we’re looking for  

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory environment with a working knowledge of laboratory equipment.
• Prior experience in a GMP-regulated facility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Teams is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional, positive, and solution-oriented attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of core workplace values, including integrity, respect, collaboration, and accountability.
• Ability to read, interpret, and document technical information accurately.
• Capable of performing physical duties, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• This role does not involve research activities or laboratory operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to meet all customer requirements related to background checks, health screenings, safety standards, security clearances, and medical evaluations.
• Experience using laboratory instruments and equipment to prepare for and perform testing activities.
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Ability to understand and follow site-specific protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Forward-thinking, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as required.

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.

• 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.
• Routine maintenance of lab equipment and troubleshooting.
• Store chemicals properly, dispose of chemical waste, adhere to safety procedures, and participate in safety programs.
• Manage inventory, maintain processes, and order laboratory supplies, including glassware and chemicals for biotech/pharmaceutical processes.
• Maintain records utilizing electronic laboratory notebooks (eLNs).
• Maintain files, track orders, and process shipping requests.
• Track and document chemical usage and inventory.
• Restocking glassware and chemicals.
• Maintain a clean room to prevent contamination and maintain the integrity of production.
• Calibrate balances and pH meters.
• Inspect laboratory safety stations.
• 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?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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