Cell Bank Technician

Avantor • Waltham, MA

28d • $50,000 - $80,500 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will report to the 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. In this role, you will play a key part in the safe and efficient management of cryopreserved cell lines housed within an access-restricted liquid nitrogen area. You will work closely with the Cell Banking team and other onsite scientific staff to ensure accurate storage, tracking, and delivery of cell lines to internal and external stakeholders. Beyond daily operations, you will troubleshoot logistical or technical issues, participate in improvement projects, and support the implementation of new procedures and equipment. Safety, compliance, and operational excellence are central to this position.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
• 1–2 years of lab experience (undergraduate lab work accepted).
• Hands-on laboratory experience, preferably in a cell culture or cryopreservation environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; LIMS experience a plus.
• Experience with SOPs and quality/safety protocols.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Team-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create daily pick lists for requested cell lines.
• Retrieve and transport cell lines to designated drop-off locations, including materials for external shipment.
• Receive incoming cell line shipments and prepare outgoing shipments according to established procedures.
• Return newly grown cell lines to the Cell Bank.
• Manually handle cryotank racks to select and prepare cell lines for delivery.
• Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), such as Limfinity, for accurate tracking and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal services teams to ensure adequate stock of consumables and PPE.
• Monitor and manage liquid nitrogen dewars connected to cryo freezers.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance within all Cell Bank areas.
• Identify, document, and report safety concerns or incidents.
• Recommend and support continuous improvement activities to enhance workflows and operational reliability.
• Manage inventory related to Cell Banking (e.g., cell boxes, cryoshippers, cryopods).

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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED