Lab Support Specialist

Avantor•Novato, CA

8d•$49,000 - $79,350•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will report to the Site 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required
1+ year of laboratory, manufacturing, research, or laboratory support experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Microsoft Office experience
Effective communication and teamwork in a lab environment
Laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration
Buffer and reagent preparation
Chromatography techniques (column packing, gradient elution, buffer exchange, endotoxin testing)
Operation and troubleshooting of ÄKTA systems (UNICORN software)
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull up to 25 pounds with or without accommodation
Regular use of PPE including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, and other site-required protective equipment
Ability to handle laboratory materials, containers, and equipment safely
Inventory and supply chain management
Laboratory safety and chemical hygiene
Data recording and documentation best practices
Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotech, or a related field is preferred
Experience with purification and chromatography systems, especially ÄKTA, highly preferred.
Knowledge of scientific products and services is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare buffers, media, reagents, solvents, and chemical solutions according to approved procedures, scientific protocols, and customer requirements.
Perform routine laboratory support activities including weighing materials, pH adjustments, conductivity testing, filtrations, dilutions, and solution preparation.
Support scientific operations by preparing materials, equipment, and laboratory workspaces required for research and development activities.
Perform routine calibration, verification, cleaning, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, including pH meters, conductivity meters, balances, pipettes, sonicators, peristaltic pumps, and other laboratory instrumentation.
Execute Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures, sanitization protocols, preventative maintenance activities, endotoxin testing, and performance verification of AKTA chromatography systems, columns, sample loops, and associated purification equipment.
Support AKTA system readiness by preparing maintenance solutions, replacing filters and consumable components, performing equipment cleaning, documenting maintenance activities, and escalating equipment issues when necessary.
Monitor, maintain, label, and replenish laboratory inventories including chemicals, reagents, consumables, glassware, maintenance solutions, and compressed gas cylinders.
Manage material receipt, storage, distribution, and disposal activities while ensuring compliance with laboratory safety and environmental requirements.
Utilize electronic inventory, procurement, and laboratory management systems to support purchasing, material tracking, inventory control, and documentation activities.
Maintain accurate laboratory records, logbooks, worksheets, inventory databases, and electronic documentation in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and customer requirements.
Ensure laboratory readiness through routine housekeeping, glassware processing, equipment organization, stock replenishment, and workspace maintenance.
Follow all site safety policies, laboratory procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while promoting a safe and compliant work environment.
Provide responsive customer service and operational support to scientists, researchers, and laboratory personnel by addressing service requests and supporting laboratory workflows.
Support special projects, continuous improvement initiatives, audits, inspections, and other laboratory operational activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company paid holidays
Choice holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Commuter benefits
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Employee stock purchase plan discount
Critical illness coverage
Hospital indemnity coverage
Accident coverage
Legal coverage
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Auto insurance
Home insurance
Recognition program with points for gifts and products