Lab Support Specialist

In this role, you will report to the site 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.

Hourly Rate: $26 - $28

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm

Location: La Jolla, CA

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• 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 Required; Bachelor's of Science Degree or Bachelor's of Arts preferred
• Experience: 1+ years of experience working within a laboratory setting
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred.   
• Strong process optimization skills and scientific troubleshooting skills
• Fully computer literate and competent with all office applications
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, hands-on, organized with a strong ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

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:

• This position involves walking 10K steps a day and lots of lifting of 4L solvent bottles.
• Facilities and Laboratory Operations
• Equipment Upkeep - Arrange lab equipment preventative maintenance (PM) maintain PM tracking software. Perform routine maintenance on refrigeration.
• Common Equipment Training - Provide basic operating training on common laboratory equipment. Assist with equipment troubleshooting and supplemental resources. Assist in writing Work Instructions for equipment based on manuals/documentation provided by the manufacturer.
• Procurement Management. Assist in obtaining quotes, preparing purchase orders, and following up with vendors for laboratory, office, and facilities equipment, goods, and consumables.
• Chemical and Biological Storage - Ensure hazardous and biohazardous materials are correctly handled and stored.
• Cold Storage - Maintain and monitor cryogenic gas and dry ice usage. Support monitoring of cold storage through software systems.
• Lab Upkeep - Support upkeep of common lab areas.
• Shipping and Receiving - Provide back-up support to ensure shipments are received, processed, and recipients notified utilizing package tracking software. Ensure unclaimed packages are properly stored.
• Specialty Capital Equipment Training - Notify Operations Manager of licensee requests for specialty equipment training. Coordinate training.
• Facility Modification - Communicate to Operations Manager requests for modifications from licensees. Coordinate changes with contractors. Assist with escorting contractors.
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
• EHS Policy Compliance - Provide support to staff, licensees, vendors, and visitors with respect to customer EHS standards adherence.
• Safety Committee Meetings. Assist with the organization and preparation of Safety Committee meeting materials. Support execution of action items.
• On-Site ERT - Provide assistance to direct and account for persons during evacuations. Assist the Operations Manager in completing incident reports.
• Training and Policies - Support SOP creation and validation.
• Site Audit Support - Coordinate with the Operations team to prepare the site for inspections within laboratories and facilities, EHS, and security. Monitor completion of corrective actions.

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!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

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.