Lab Support Technician (Media Buffer Prep)

Avantor • Spring House, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will report to the Hiring Manager and will work closely with the Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Location: Springhouse, PA Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm Hourly Rate: $20.30 Benefits: Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1) Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc. Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products . What we’re looking for Education: High School Diploma or GED required Experience:1-2 years of experience in a customer-facing or laboratory environment. Collaboration Tool: Knowledge of Information, intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications: Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances, and medical checkups Requires knowledge in using various instruments to prepare for and perform tests Excellent Customer Service Skills; display a professional can-do attitude Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures Must be flexible, forward-thinking, motivated, and have the ability to act independently Must be able to lift 25 lbs How you will thrive and create an impact 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. Complete routine laboratory procedures, such as but not limited to preparation of solvents, buffers, resins, reagent solutions, media prep, mixing of chemicals, etc. Report timely and accurate test results according to laboratory policies and procedures Routine maintenance of lab equipment and troubleshooting. Store chemicals properly, dispose of chemical waste, adhere to safety procedures, and participate in safety programs. Manage inventory, maintain, process, and order laboratory supplies, including glassware and chemicals for biotech/pharmaceutical processes. Maintain records utilizing electronic laboratory notebooks (eLNs). Maintain files, track orders, and process shipping requests. Track and document chemical usage and inventory. Glass wash and restocking, chemical repacking, cylinder delivery and pickup, managing dry ice and liquid nitrogen dispensing, and waste disposal. Maintain a clean room to prevent contamination and maintain the integrity of production. Calibrate balances and pH meters. Clean and prepare dissolution baths and sonicators. Inspect laboratory safety stations. Other duties as assigned. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. 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. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster. 3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy: By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation. Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of experience in a customer-facing or laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of Information, intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Word and Excel
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances, and medical checkups
• Requires knowledge in using various instruments to prepare for and perform tests
• Excellent Customer Service Skills; display a professional can-do attitude
• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality
• Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures
• Must be flexible, forward-thinking, motivated, and have the ability to act independently

Responsibilities

• Complete routine laboratory procedures, such as but not limited to preparation of solvents, buffers, resins, reagent solutions, media prep, mixing of chemicals, etc.
• Report timely and accurate test results according to laboratory policies and procedures
• Routine maintenance of lab equipment and troubleshooting.
• Store chemicals properly, dispose of chemical waste, adhere to safety procedures, and participate in safety programs.
• Manage inventory, maintain, process, and order laboratory supplies, including glassware and chemicals for biotech/pharmaceutical processes.
• Maintain records utilizing electronic laboratory notebooks (eLNs).
• Maintain files, track orders, and process shipping requests.
• Track and document chemical usage and inventory.
• Glass wash and restocking, chemical repacking, cylinder delivery and pickup, managing dry ice and liquid nitrogen dispensing, and waste disposal.
• Maintain a clean room to prevent contamination and maintain the integrity of production.
• Calibrate balances and pH meters.
• Clean and prepare dissolution baths and sonicators.
• Inspect laboratory safety stations.
• 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, etc.
• Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits
• 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance
• Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products

What This Job Offers

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