Lab Support Specialist

Avantor•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will report to the site services supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Avantor’s Lab and Production 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 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required
1+ years of experience working within a laboratory setting
Fully computer literate and competent with all office applications
Strong verbal and written skills
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, hands-on, organized with a strong ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's of Science Degree or Bachelor's of Arts preferred
Microsoft Teams experience preferred
Strong process optimization skills
Scientific troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

Arrange lab equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and maintain PM tracking software.
Perform routine maintenance on refrigeration.
Provide basic operating training on common laboratory equipment.
Assist with equipment troubleshooting and supplemental resources.
Assist in writing Work Instructions for equipment based on manuals/documentation provided by the manufacturer.
Assist in obtaining quotes, preparing purchase orders, and following up with vendors for laboratory, office, and facilities equipment, goods, and consumables.
Ensure hazardous and biohazardous materials are correctly handled and stored.
Maintain and monitor cryogenic gas and dry ice usage.
Support monitoring of cold storage through software systems.
Support upkeep of common lab areas.
Provide back-up support to ensure shipments are received, processed, and recipients notified utilizing package tracking software.
Ensure unclaimed packages are properly stored.
Notify Operations Manager of licensee requests for specialty equipment training.
Coordinate training.
Communicate to Operations Manager requests for modifications from licensees.
Coordinate changes with contractors.
Assist with escorting contractors.
Provide support to staff, licensees, vendors, and visitors with respect to customer EHS standards adherence.
Assist with the organization and preparation of Safety Committee meeting materials.
Support execution of action items.
Provide assistance to direct and account for persons during evacuations.
Assist the Operations Manager in completing incident reports.
Support SOP creation and validation.
Coordinate with the Operations team to prepare the site for inspections within laboratories and facilities, EHS, and security.
Monitor completion of corrective actions.