Gas Cylinder Coordinator

In this role, you will report to the Lab Services Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Cambridge, MA

Shift: 1st shift (Mon - Fri) 7:00 am -3:30 pm or 7:00 am 4:00 pm

Hourly Rate: $26.50/hr. (bi-weekly)

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 on gifts and products

What we’re looking for 

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in gas cylinder management, laboratory operations, or a related field.

• Experience working with suppliers and managing supply chain issues.

• Knowledge of laboratory gas systems, including the safe use and handling of gases such as LN2, CO2, O2, AR, He, etc.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of gas cylinder safety, regulatory compliance, and handling protocols.

• Proficiency in using SharePoint or similar inventory management systems.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with vendors, lab teams, and safety officers.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to gas cylinders and systems.

Certifications:

• Certification in Hazardous Materials Handling (preferred but not required).

• OSHA training in general lab safety or hazardous materials handling (preferred).

• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move gas cylinders weighing up to 100 lbs.

• Ability to work in laboratory environments with exposure to gases and chemicals, always adhering to safety protocols.

How you will thrive and create an impact 

Avantor’s Lab and Production 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.

In this role you will:

• Manage the timely ordering and procurement of laboratory gases, including cylinders and dewars, from vendors, ensuring adequate supply levels to meet lab needs.

• Safely connect and install gas cylinders and dewars to appropriate manifolds, ensuring proper labeling, calibration, and functionality in compliance with laboratory standards.

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels of gas cylinders and related equipment, conducting regular audits, and tracking usage to avoid stock outs and ensure continuous supply.

• Ensure that all gas cylinders are stored, labeled, and handled in accordance with legal and safety regulations, performing safety checks, and adhering to best practices for hazardous material's management.

• Accurately recording and tracking gas usage, deliveries, and inventory in SharePoint, providing regular reports to lab management on gas inventory levels, usage trends, and any supply issues.

• Act as the primary point of contact with suppliers, managing the ordering process, resolving delivery or supply chain issues, and ensuring timely communication with Lab Management and the SciOps team.

• Train lab personnel on safe and efficient gas handling practices, staying current on industry trends and regulations, and identifying opportunities to improve processes for greater efficiency and compliance.

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!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.