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The Opportunity
Avantor is looking for a Laboratory Production Operative to join our innovative team! This role will be an onsite morning position based at our Hichrom site in Theale, Reading. We are offering this role on a full time, permanent basis.
The Opportunity
Avantor is looking for a Laboratory Production Operative to join our innovative team! This role will be an onsite morning position based at our Hichrom site in Theale, Reading. We are offering this role on a full time, permanent basis.
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 6 am until 12 pm. No weekends.
You will have the opportunity to be part of an outstanding team that specialises in the field of chromatography. For over 30 years, our Reading site has been a market leader in the development, manufacture and supply of high-quality chromatography products, servicing both the UK and overseas markets.
This is an entry-level operative role, manufacturing High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) columns. You will be covering various functions by completing a variety of support tasks in a laboratory environment.
Do you have a curiosity about science and want to kick off your career with a leading company in the sector? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!
What We're Looking For
* GCSE in Maths & English and a curiosity about Science
* Full training will be given, previous experience as a production operative in a laboratory or pharmaceutical/food manufacturing environment is desirable but not crucial
* Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
* Ability to understand and follow Health & Safety instructions.
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure
How You'll Thrive And Create An Impact
Working in a laboratory production environment, you will carry out manufacture of HPLC Columns to be used in Chromatography procedures.
Undertake process operations under the supervision of a senior associates, in accordance with all relevant production procedures and process instructions
Comply with company rules and health & safety.
Be responsible for keeping your working area clean, uncontaminated, and organised at all times
Perform basic routine maintenance and report any issues to the Line Manager to minimise instrument downtime.
Further Information
* Competitive starting salary
* Attractive shift allowance incentive
* Private Healthcare after successful completion of your probation period
* Industry leading pension scheme
* Life Insurance
* Social events
* 25 days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays
* Enjoy a day off on your birthday!
* Reward Schemes
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 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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