Jobs at Avantor

Performs complex scientific support activities involving nucleic acid workflows, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing preparation, and cell or tissue culture. Leads QC non-conformance investigations, including deviations, OOS/OOT results, root-cause analysis, product-impact assessments, CAPAs, and investigation reporting. Collaborates with QC, QA, manufacturing, research teams, and customers while supporting GMP compliance, audits, inspections, and process improvements.

Supports sourcing of non-catalog life science products for customers. Responsibilities include identifying alternate products and suppliers, negotiating pricing and delivery terms, validating product cross-references, preparing quotations, processing orders in SAP, resolving product master data issues, and assisting sales with customer inquiries. The role also maintains purchasing coordination, follows project guidelines, and supports inventory and supply chain requirements.

Supports sourcing and procurement of non-catalog life science products by identifying suppliers, validating product cross-references, negotiating pricing and delivery terms, processing quotations and orders in C4C and SAP, resolving product master data issues, and assisting sales with customer inquiries. Maintains product knowledge, follows project standards, and helps ensure materials meet quality, price, and delivery requirements.

Provides technical leadership and daily support for specialty chemical manufacturing operations. Optimizes chemical processes, troubleshoots equipment and yield issues, investigates quality events, implements CAPAs, and supports safety and regulatory compliance. Leads capital improvement projects from design through commissioning, develops P&IDs and equipment specifications, and maintains SOPs and batch documentation. Collaborates with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, EHS, management, and union personnel in an onsite facility.

Leads continuous improvement initiatives across distribution centers, translating business objectives into actionable projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Responsibilities include Lean improvement events, process audits, safety walks, SOP maintenance, training development, data and metrics analysis, EWM enhancements, ROI analysis, and operational floor support. The role supervises change agents, manages multiple projects, presents to management, and travels up to 50%.

Lead design and optimization of end-to-end mRNA manufacturing processes (DNA template, IVT, enzymatic processing, purification, formulation). Apply DOE/QbD and statistical tools, troubleshoot process and quality issues, author technical and regulatory documents, support tech transfer and GMP activities, evaluate emerging technologies and vendors, and mentor junior scientists.

Sells biopharma products and services to assigned accounts, develops customer relationships, identifies new opportunities, and achieves sales and margin targets. The role involves solution-based selling, account strategy, forecasting, CRM management, customer negotiations, quality escalation, and coordination with internal and external teams. Candidates should understand life science offerings, manage territories independently, and communicate effectively with complex purchasing groups.

Manage inventory, material delivery, shipping documentation, and stock audits across semiconductor Fab and Sub-Fab locations. Work in Class 1 cleanrooms, follow gowning, chemical handling, safety, and contamination-control protocols, process orders through Intel systems, and coordinate with engineers and technicians on preventative maintenance. Support machine maintenance, material tracking, customer service, workflow efficiency, and compliance with quality, safety, and operational goals.

Manage inventory, material requests, shipping documentation, and delivery of production materials within Class 1 cleanroom Fab and Sub-Fab environments. Follow gowning, contamination control, safety, chemical handling, and labeling protocols. Process orders through Intel systems, conduct inventory audits, support preventative maintenance, perform routine Sub-Fab machine maintenance, and collaborate with engineers and technicians to maintain efficient, compliant Fab operations.

Supervises site-services coordinators and technicians supporting laboratory operations. Oversees staffing, inventory ordering and replenishment, material handling, customer relationships, safety, quality, compliance, reporting, audits, and continuous improvement. Ensures accurate inventory controls, timely issue resolution, adherence to GxP and company procedures, and effective communication across customers, suppliers, procurement, logistics, and internal teams. Coaches employees, manages performance and coverage, supports investigations and corrective actions, and presents operational metrics and recommendations to leadership and customer stakeholders.

Operate and maintain production equipment to safely handle, process, and package high‑purity chemical products. Perform chemical transfers, batch calculations, troubleshooting, packaging, labeling, inventory and warehouse tasks. Maintain clean-room standards, safety compliance, and accurate production records. Support continuous improvement, waste reduction, and occasional weekend or emergency coverage.

Manages a defined sales territory by acquiring new customers, expanding existing accounts, conducting product presentations, and using consultative selling. Develops proposals, maintains sales pipelines and CRM records, executes territory plans, and builds customer relationships. Collaborates with account managers, product specialists, customer care, and manufacturer representatives to deliver tailored solutions, improve profitability, and achieve revenue targets. The role requires frequent customer travel, including overnight trips and occasional travel to the United States.

Support the Site EHS Manager executing environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability programs for a manufacturing site. Maintain regulatory compliance, develop and deliver training, perform inspections, audits, Gemba walks, incident investigations and root cause analysis, manage hazardous waste/RCRA requirements, and support emergency response and contractor orientation. Provide floor coaching, EHS representation, and occasional off-shift support.

Manages a large customer territory, serving as the primary contact for post-sale support, account retention, negotiations, and sales growth. Consultatively sells products and services to Pharma, Biotech, and Industrial customers, develops new business, manages pipelines, prepares proposals, and executes territory strategies. Builds customer and manufacturer relationships, identifies opportunities, supports pricing and profitability, and mentors junior sales representatives. The role requires frequent customer travel throughout the San Francisco Bay area.

Manages full-cycle B2B sales across an assigned territory, from prospecting and pipeline development through proposals, negotiation, and close. Builds customer relationships, develops territory plans, achieves sales quotas, expands existing accounts, and represents the company’s scientific product portfolio. The role requires consultative selling, collaboration with sales and manufacturer representatives, customer travel at least five days weekly, and maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Provides administrative support for manufacturing operations involving production scheduling, receiving, shipping, inventory, labeling, documentation, and quality records. Maintains employee and inventory records, supports cycle counting and production reporting, coordinates with MRP and quality assurance teams, performs data entry, researches quality documentation, assists with technical writing, and ensures manufacturing and packaging paperwork is accurate and complete.

Design, develop, and maintain Customer Data Platform solutions and data pipelines to create unified customer profiles, manage identity resolution, enable audience segmentation and activation, ensure data quality and governance, and support integrations with marketing, CRM, and cloud data systems.

Develops and leads strategic communications for customer and supplier audiences across regions and business segments. Advises senior leaders, shapes messaging and narratives, manages communications governance and channels, supports change and commercial initiatives, oversees agencies, and measures engagement and business impact. The role requires strong writing, editing, presentation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills in a global, matrixed organization.

The Quality Assurance Manager oversees quality assurance activities, provides support to associates, and advises management on improvement efforts to comply with regulatory and quality standards.

Develop and grow Life Sciences customers across a Netherlands territory through prospecting, customer visits, technical presentations, and solution-based selling. Recommend products for scientific applications, manage opportunities through negotiation and closing, achieve sales and margin targets, maintain CRM records, and collaborate with account managers, suppliers, and internal teams. The role requires strong Life Sciences knowledge, Dutch and English fluency, customer engagement skills, and regular regional travel.