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Avantor · 7 hours ago

Sr. Lab Technician-Reagent Management

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$54K/yr - $88K/yr

1+ years exp

Avantor is a global leader in providing laboratory services and solutions. In this role, you will support laboratory operations by performing customized lab work, managing chemical distributions, and maintaining reagent storage to ensure compliance with safety standards.

BiotechnologyElectronicsIndustrialLife ScienceManufacturingPharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Chemical Receiving & Distribution: Unbox, log, and deliver externally ordered chemicals twice daily

Internal Stockroom Support: Pick chemicals from stockrooms and deliver to scientists’ hoods in the morning and afternoon

Chemical Returns Management: Weigh, log, and sort returned chemicals into their DOT class and return them to the correct stockroom

Reagent Storage Maintenance: Keep reagent storage areas clean, organized, and compliant with SHE standards

Scientist Communication: Serve as a point of contact for chemical order inquiries and updates

Chemical Cleanouts: Collaborate with Team Lead and Chemistry team to coordinate and execute chemical cleanouts

Waste Coordination: Partner with the on-site waste team to remove empty or expired chemicals from inventory

Project Support: Assist Team Lead with reagent-related tasks and special projects

Safety & Process Improvements: Identify opportunities for safety enhancements and process efficiencies; communicate findings to Team Lead or Supervisor

SOP Management: Review, update, and assist in revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Assist with solvent management and media prep tasks as needed

Examples include:

Perform routine laboratory tasks including preparation of solvents, buffers, reagent solutions, media, and chemical mixtures

Prepare aliquots for stocking and distribution across laboratories

Assist with twice a year cleaning of Bio Safety Cabinets

Assist with solvent receiving including unboxing, barcoding and putting away

Assist with empty solvent bottle pickup and disposal

Perform other duties as assigned to support lab operations

Qualification

Laboratory experienceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelLaboratory equipmentStandard Operating ProceduresLift 40 lbsCollaboration toolsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School diploma or GED

1–2 years of laboratory experience highly desirable; undergraduate lab work will be considered

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with internal teams and external clients

Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain high attention to detail

Commitment to following site protocols, safety policies, and quality standards

Preferred

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Microsoft Teams experience

Experience with laboratory equipment such as balances and pH meters

Experience with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work instructions, including drafting

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

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

https://www.avantorsciences.com

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