The Opportunity:
Avantor is seeking a dedicated, science-savvy Laboratory Coordinator, to become a key part of our team in Cambridge. In this dynamic role, you will oversee the daily operations of one of our laboratories, ensuring smooth workflow, managing inventory, and addressing any challenges that arise. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will play a crucial part in maintaining a high-performing lab environment.
Please note, that this role is not operational and does not involve hands-on scientific tasks or research. Instead, you will oversee the laboratory space and operations, without managing a team of associates.
This full-time, permanent position is based at our brand-new facility at The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Alongside an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits, including a bonus, pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:00
The Team
You will work alongside 22 Laboratory Coordinators, who support operational efficiency in the laboratory, serve as the point of contact for scientists' queries, and undertake projects related to equipment, services improvement, and space planning. This role is part of our Lab and Production Services department, supporting major pharmaceutical companies and laboratories worldwide in the Research and Development sector of the Life Sciences industry.
What we're looking for:
1. Education: A bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferably or equivalent laboratory experience.
2. Experience:
o Previous Laboratory Manager experience, or work in a high-activity laboratory as a coordinator
o Proven ability to partner with other teams and suppliers, delivering results in a matrix environment.
o Experience managing multiple internal and external partners/stakeholders.
o Excellent customer service skills and a collaborative work style.
o Knowledge of SHE requirements and GxP regulations.
o Proficiency with Microsoft Office
How you'll thrive and create an impact:
* Manage one laboratory's operations, serving as the primary contact for scientists on materials flow, facilities maintenance, equipment availability, and process optimisation
* Maintain laboratory operational efficiency by coordinating with facility maintenance suppliers and scheduling maintenance with minimal disruption
* Resolve queries such as broken equipment, out-of-stock consumables, and alternative product sourcing
* Lead continuous improvement projects focused on equipment, change control, and optimising people processes
* Investigate deviations from Service Level Agreements (SLAs) through root cause analysis and accurately report findings
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.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr