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Avantor · 1 day ago

Lab Services Coordinator

Toledo, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Avantor is a global company dedicated to advancing life-changing science. The Lab Services Coordinator will manage lab operations, support equipment maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

BiotechnologyElectronicsIndustrialLife ScienceManufacturingPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Act as the central point of contact for all operational questions and needs in assigned lab areas

Ensure a high-quality user experience by supporting smooth service delivery and resolving lab‑related issues efficiently

Introduce new J&J staff to the Avantor scope on site, ensuring they understand processes, expectations, and support channels

Create and follow up on service tickets for broken or malfunctioning assets; coordinate with relevant vendors and track timely completion

Inform end users about timelines, progress, and outcomes of service requests

Maintain accurate laboratory asset inventory, including regular verification and updates to the database

Ensure proper asset labeling and support with equipment moves, installations, and decommissioning

Escort external engineers on site and verify required legal or compliance documentation

Collaborate with central services such as waste handling, facilities, and site security to ensure a safe and efficient lab environment

Conduct corridor and laboratory walks to identify issues, track overall lab conditions, and ensure housekeeping standards

Order non‑capex items that become part of the permanent lab infrastructure

Support lab safety checks and internal/external audits

Raise awareness of potential hazards and address them appropriately

Communicate changes regarding lab policies, consumables, upcoming maintenance, and service downtime (e.g., via newsletters or updates)

Organize and lead regular operational meetings with the lab community

Maintain oversight of maintenance and repair contracts, ensuring timely renewals and correct invoice handling

Assist with reagent and repository inventory checks

Monitor laboratory equipment utilization and flag redundant or underused items

Collect pipettes for calibration and maintain equipment ownership records in shared lab spaces

Support internal equipment relocations as needed

Qualification

GxP equipment qualificationMicrosoft Office 365Database systemsLaboratory operations experienceSafety awarenessEnglish language proficiencyProblem-solvingClear communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Laboratory Technology, Pharmaceutics, or similar OR equivalent experience in laboratory or technical operations

Minimum 2 years of experience in the chemical sector, or at least 1 year of experience in a laboratory or similar technical environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

Experience with or training in database systems (e.g., SAP, inventory systems)

English – at least B1 (Intermediate) or higher

Company

Avantor

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Avantor is a provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and applied materials industries. It is a sub-organization of Avantor Performance Materials.

Founded in 1904

Radnor, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees