In this role, you will report to the and will work closely with the Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.
Location: Waltham, MA (position moving to Cambridge, MA)
Shift: Mon – Fri, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Hourly Rate: $27 - $29
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
What we’re looking for
Education:
High School diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
Experience:
1–2 years of lab experience (undergraduate lab work accepted).
Hands-on laboratory experience, preferably in a cell culture or cryopreservation environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; LIMS experience a plus.
Experience with SOPs and quality/safety protocols.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
Team-oriented with a proactive mindset.
Able to lift 40 lbs.
Strong organizational and communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
How you will thrive and create an impact
Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory 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.
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Cell Bank Technician to support onsite Cell Banking operations in Waltham, MA, with a planned relocation to Cambridge, MA in mid‑2026. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to scientific research through hands‑on operational support within a controlled laboratory environment.
In this role, you will play a key part in the safe and efficient management of cryopreserved cell lines housed within an access-restricted liquid nitrogen area. You will work closely with the Cell Banking team and other onsite scientific staff to ensure accurate storage, tracking, and delivery of cell lines to internal and external stakeholders.
Beyond daily operations, you will troubleshoot logistical or technical issues, participate in improvement projects, and support the implementation of new procedures and equipment. Safety, compliance, and operational excellence are central to this position.
Create daily pick lists for requested cell lines.
Retrieve and transport cell lines to designated drop-off locations, including materials for external shipment.
Receive incoming cell line shipments and prepare outgoing shipments according to established procedures.
Return newly grown cell lines to the Cell Bank.
Manually handle cryotank racks to select and prepare cell lines for delivery.
Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), such as Limfinity, for accurate tracking and documentation.
Coordinate with internal services teams to ensure adequate stock of consumables and PPE.
Monitor and manage liquid nitrogen dewars connected to cryo freezers.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance within all Cell Bank areas.
Identify, document, and report safety concerns or incidents.
Recommend and support continuous improvement activities to enhance workflows and operational reliability.
Manage inventory related to Cell Banking (e.g., cell boxes, cryoshippers, cryopods).
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
$50,000.00 - $80,500.00Actual 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 recruiting@avantorsciences.com 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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