Lab Resource Coordinator

Avantor•Cambridge, MA

7d•$45,000 - $72,450•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Resource Coordinator is a key member of Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team, providing essential support to scientific research groups and helping ensure smooth, efficient, safe, and productive laboratory operations. The role serves as a liaison between AstraZeneca lab managers, scientists, and laboratory operations, supporting daily experimental and operational needs. The coordinator supports laboratory compliance, inventory and procurement, cold-chain storage, instrument maintenance and calibration, shared infrastructure, EHS activities, onboarding, training, communication, space utilization, and routine laboratory operations. The role reports to the Site Manager and Lab Resource Coordinator (LRC) Supervisor and works closely with Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals. The position is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The listed hourly rate is $28–$30. The expected pre-tax annual pay range is $45,000–$72,450, with actual pay dependent on relevant factors such as experience and geographic location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with laboratory instruments and basic testing procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain a proactive, customer-focused approach.
Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and compliance standards.
Effective verbal and written communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Commitment to following site protocols to ensure safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
One to two years of laboratory experience; undergraduate laboratory coursework is accepted.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison for research teams, supporting daily experimental and operational needs.
Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, Work Instructions, GLP standards, and safety regulations.
Manage reagent, consumable, and equipment inventory; coordinate procurement and optimize stock.
Oversee cold-chain storage systems, including refrigerators, -80°C freezers, and cryogenic units, to preserve sample integrity and organization.
Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, and service requests for analytical instruments.
Maintain shared laboratory infrastructure and submit facility work orders.
Participate in EHS audits and safety walkthroughs; assist with onboarding and safety training.
Train personnel on core lab workflows, instrumentation, and PPE programs.
Facilitate cross-functional communication between scientific teams and operations.
Support space utilization initiatives and laboratory organization.
Perform routine laboratory tasks, including equipment checks, buffer and solvent monitoring, and waste management.