$38,460 – $41,340SeniorFull Time
In this role, you will report to the Area 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: Collegeville, PA
Shift: Monday–Friday 7:00 am -4:30 pm
Pay Range: $19.23/hr. - $20.67/hr.
Benefits:
Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs
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 or equivalent experience
Experience:
1+ years' experience in material handling/inventory replenishment
Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred
Spill containment training, IATA, DOT, IMDG, and OSHA Right to Know a plus
Previous experience working in a GMP facility is a plus
Knowledge of scientific products and services
Comfortable navigating and troubleshooting handheld technology in fast-paced environments.
Utilized handheld scanners to manage customer inventory, perform cycle counts, and ensure accurate stock levels.
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.
The Inventory Technician is responsible for performing routine tasks at a customer site to support inventory management and operational efficiency. This role involves handling consumables, chemicals, samples, and other materials while ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
In this role you will:
Facilitate orders for consumable lab inventory replenishment and ensure timely restocking at point-of-use locations.
Receive and process inbound shipments from carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and others.
Manage and maintain customer stockroom inventory, including daily replenishment across the site.
Handle chemicals and hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
Maintain and inspect safety stations to ensure readiness and compliance.
Perform basic shipping duties and support production packaging, cylinder delivery/pickup, waste disposal, and glass washing.
Utilize handheld devices (e.g., palm scanners/readers) and computer systems (Avantor and customer platforms) for accurate inventory tracking and reporting.
Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure adherence to established processes.
Conduct inventory control activities, including: Monitoring slow-moving and obsolete stock; Performing cycle counts and annual physical inventories; Generating inventory reports and customer metrics
Coordinate schedules with team members to ensure coverage and continuity of workflow.
Demonstrate flexibility in daily tasks and collaborate effectively with colleagues to meet operational needs.
Provide excellent customer service with a positive, professional attitude and act as a liaison for inventory-related inquiries.
Perform other duties as assigned to support site operations and customer satisfaction.
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!
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