Onsite Team Lead

Avantor•Malvern, PA

10d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the onsite Scope of Work (SOW) in alignment with customer requirements at the customer location. This role supports and leads a small team of Avantor on-site personnel, serving as the primary point of contact for the customer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2-3 years of equivalent experience in customer service, purchasing, or account management.
Proven experience in managing associates and leading teams effectively preferred
GMP and GLP training is considered a plus.
Proficient in collaboration tools, with preferred experience using Microsoft Teams.
Familiar with Information Access systems and ERP platforms.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and maintains a professional, can-do attitude.
Basic understanding of purchasing processes and inventory management principles.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and strict adherence to established protocols, policies, and procedures.
Highly adaptable and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently with a proactive, forward-thinking mindset.
Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving issues effectively.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage with customers.
Knowledgeable in applying and administering company policies consistently.
Able to make sound business decisions with minimal guidance from management.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or undergraduate degree in business or science related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead team efforts to execute tasks outlined in the SOW based on customer requirements.
Coach and motivate team members to meet or exceed performance goals, fostering individual and team development through mentoring.
Manage open order status reports, departmental metrics, and maintain SOPs/SOWs.
Provide training and serve as a backup for associates to ensure continuity of operations.
Perform administrative duties including timecard review, vacation scheduling, and contributing to performance management.
Create and maintain documentation such as SOPs, SOWs, SPIs, and KPIs.
Deliver customer reporting and conduct data analysis to support operational insights.
Act as a liaison between the customer, Avantor Services, and Avantor Sales to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and customer success.