Lab Support Technician

Avantor•Spring House, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Onsite Laboratory Support Technician plays a critical role in supporting scientific research and development by ensuring the cleanliness, functionality, and compliance of laboratory environments and operations. This position is responsible for performing routine and on-request maintenance, sanitization, equipment decontamination, inventory management, and safety inspections in accordance with established SOPs and EHS guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
1-2 years' experience in a laboratory setting and understanding of laboratory equipment required
Strong communication skills
Excellent customer service skills; display a professional can-do attitude.
Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.
Must be flexible, motivated, and have the ability to act independently.
Must exhibit core values and behaviors (Integrity, respect, collaboration, accountability, etc.)
Will need to be able to work independently
Must have the ability to understand, read, and write technical information.
Requires walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or carrying objects that may weigh up to 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a GMP facility is a plus
Microsoft Teams experience preferred
Excel, SharePoint, helpful experience

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and on-request laboratory maintenance, including floor sanitization using dry microfiber sweep and wet mop operations.
Replenish laboratory consumables such as laboratory frocks, laundry bags, bootie butlers, etc.
Conduct lab coat services and ensure proper collection for third-party pickup.
Assist scientists and lab managers with lab upkeep to support research and development activities.
Conduct warehouse counts and laboratory expiry checks; sort and deliver materials to designated lab areas.
Manage inventory of operational supplies and communicate restocking needs to the Avantor Site Supervisor.
Schedule and perform decontamination of biosafety cabinets, incubators, water baths, centrifuges, etc.
Inspect eyewash stations and conduct lab walkthroughs to identify and report safety hazards.
Use digital tools to track daily metrics, service activities, and update compliance logs.
Accurately record and communicate information to internal and external teams.
Operate efficiently within a team environment, with opportunities to work cross-functionally across the department.
May include collection, inspection, distribution, & data collection of various types of items/equipment.
Understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).