In this role, you will report to the manager of site services 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 Range: $24 - $27
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Irvine, CA
Benefits:
Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), and Company paid holidays,
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 GED is required.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in material handling, inventory replenishment, warehouse operations, laboratory support, or customer service.
Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office experience , with proficiency in Word and Excel.
Ability to conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety policies, and security clearances.
Solid understanding and experience in shipping, inventory management, purchasing, warehouse operations, or laboratory support.
Excellent customer service skills with a professional, can-do attitude.
High regard for safety, quality, and strict adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures.
Self-manage, self-motivate, and demonstrate forward-thinking problem-solving skills.
Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of scientific products, laboratory operations, and services is a plus.
Communicate effectively with customers, laboratory personnel, and internal contacts.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform routine material handling tasks.
Spill containment training, IATA, DOT, IMDG, and OSHA Right to Know certifications are a plus.
Cross-referencing and inside sales experience is a plus.
Knowledge of scientific products and laboratory services is a plus.
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:
Execute inventory management-related functions such as monitoring slow-moving and dead inventory, conducting cycle counts, yearly physical inventories, and reporting.
Provides daily customer service functions and communicates with the customer relative to inventory management and laboratory support needs.
Complete purchasing functions, including but not limited to backorder reporting and expediting, direct factory shipments, third-party support, managing quotes, document control, records maintenance, and resolving open invoices or pricing issues.
Responsible for all customer service-related functions, including but not limited to order entry, reporting, maintaining metrics, and cost savings tracking.
Execute shipping coordination activities such as shipping customer material, handling routine issues, operating basic warehouse equipment, entering shipping information into the customer computer system, and completing equipment inspections.
Responsible for handling hazardous materials and preparing shipping documentation and packaging in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Provides laboratory support services, which may include:
Glassware washing and drying (glasswash) Stocking laboratory consumables and supplies Maintaining organization and cleanliness of designated laboratory support areas Supporting routine laboratory setup and teardown as directed
Interfaces directly with customer points of contact, purchasing directors, facility directors, laboratory personnel, and plant managers.
Responsible for managing consigned, non-consigned, customer-owned, or third-party inventory.
Utilizes VWR and customer computer systems (SAP, Citrix, Intranet, VWR+, ChemSW, and other customer-specific systems) to fulfill job duties.
Meets established goals and objectives related to safety, performance, and quality.
Creates programs and process improvements to enhance service efficiencies.
Interfaces with VWR sales force and manufacturer representatives.
Documents change management activities.
Updates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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
$45,000.00 - $72,450.00Actual 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.
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