Freezer Inventory & Sample Management Specialist

Avantor•Spring House, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will report to the Onsite Supervisor and will work closely with Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. 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. The work done changes people's lives for the better, bringing new patient treatments and therapies to market and enabling medical devices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years in inventory management, laboratory operations, or a similar role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
PowerPoint presentation skills.
Familiarity with temperature-controlled storage and sample handling protocols.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to lift and move materials as needed.
Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
Experience with freezer farm operations or biological sample management.
Knowledge of shipping regulations for biological materials.
Previous experience updating SOPs and training team members.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate records of the Master Sheet for on-site inventory.
Respond promptly to all business-related email inquiries.
Store materials in appropriate temperature-controlled units.
Retrieve sample requests from Freezer Farm in a timely manner.
Inventory samples from the pick-up freezer and update records accordingly.
Make up-to-date modifications to the freezer management spreadsheet as needed.
Perform various shipping requests related to samples for storage or testing.
Dispose of samples following established safety procedures and protocols.
Assist in training new associates in freezer management processes.
Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Statements of Work (SOW) as necessary.
Attend meetings with lab managers to ensure alignment on processes and priorities.
Handle samples from liquid nitrogen tanks and maintain accurate records.
Carry temperature-controlled samples and ensure proper documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.