Lab Resource Coordinator

Avantor • Cambridge, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Resource Coordinator is a key member of Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team, supporting scientific research groups and laboratory operations. The role serves as a liaison between AstraZeneca lab managers, scientists, and laboratory operations to help ensure smooth, efficient, safe, and productive lab operations. The position reports to the Site Manager and Lab Resource Coordinator (LRC) Supervisor and works closely with Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to provide customized, mission-based lab work and research protocol support.

The coordinator supports daily experimental and operational needs, manages laboratory supplies and equipment, maintains shared infrastructure, and helps uphold site protocols, safety, quality, and operational efficiency. The role also involves cold-chain storage oversight, instrument maintenance coordination, safety and onboarding support, staff training, and routine laboratory tasks.

This is an onsite role in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The listed hourly rate is $28–$30; the pay transparency section gives an expected pre-tax range of $45,000–$72,450.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• 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.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience; undergraduate lab 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 stock optimization.
• Oversee cold-chain storage systems, including refrigerators, -80°C freezers, and cryogenic units, to maintain 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 lab tasks, including equipment checks, buffer and solvent monitoring, and waste management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays and choice holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Commuter benefits.
• 401(k).
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee stock purchase plan discount.
• Optional critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance coverage.
• Impact recognition program with points redeemable for gifts and products.
• Learning experiences to support career growth and success.

What This Job Offers

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