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Avantor

Global provider of high-purity lab materials

Lab Operations Associate

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeMarburg, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed vocational training as a chemical-technical assistant, chemical operator, laboratory technician, or a comparable qualification.
  • Initial experience in laboratory work.
  • Good user-level computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Very good spoken and written German; good English is advantageous.
  • Engagement, independence, reliability, and a structured, customer- and results-oriented working approach.

Responsibilities

  • Order consumables, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.
  • Handle incoming goods, inspect deliveries, replenish work areas, and conduct inventory counts.
  • Record and store chemicals, check expiry dates, and conduct inventory counts.
  • Record, store, and issue samples.
  • Prepare buffers according to customer specifications.
  • Issue and collect lab coats and coordinate closely with the cleaning service provider.
  • Operate the wash-up area by cleaning glass and plastic laboratory equipment and preparing laboratory utensils; coordinate directly with the service provider when equipment malfunctions.
  • Collect and autoclave laboratory waste, and coordinate directly with the service provider when the autoclave malfunctions.
  • Inspect emergency and eyewash showers.
  • Inspect first-aid kits and emergency equipment.
  • Dispose of laboratory waste, cardboard, and other waste.
  • Perform administrative tasks.

Desired Qualifications

  • Good English-language skills.

About the Company

Avantor

Global provider of high-purity lab materials

Avantor supplies high-purity chemicals, lab consumables, equipment, and related services to life sciences and advanced technology customers worldwide. Its products are used across research, development, manufacturing, and quality control to source and apply materials throughout workflows. It differs from competitors by offering a vertically integrated, end-to-end platform that combines materials with extensive lab products and services in one global network. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that enables scientific progress by supporting research and production with high-purity materials and lab solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bristol, PA
Founded
1904

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