Laboratory Technician
Avantor
Laboratory Technician
Avantor
Global provider of high-purity lab materials
Avantor Services provides a broad variety of on-site Laboratory Services for major pharmaceutical customers and works collaboratively with the client to provide resource to deliver core scientific activities and increase laboratory productivity.
Currently, we have opening for a Laboratory Technician to join our successful team in Cambridge (CB10)
This role is lab-based, focusing on the delivery of scientific technical support to the R&D laboratories in accordance with Health and Safety and Good Laboratory Standards requirements
Main Responsibilities:
Stock management - daily consumable replenishment at the point of use, utilising site inventory system
Maintenance of lab consumable inventory
Handling of cell and sample deliveries
Routine decontamination of incubators, water baths, cell counter, class II cabinets, water purification units and other equipment relevant to site.
Calibration of pH meters and counterbalances
Management of pipette inventory and organisation of calibration schedules
Aseptic aliquoting of reagents used in tissue culture & basic media preparation
Laboratory housekeeping – tidying stock rooms, cleaning sinks, waste management (biological, chemical & radioactive)
Receipt and unpacking of parcel deliveries, including temperature sensitive
Provide regular glassware and plastics collection, washing and, autoclaving/ sterilisation services (steam, dry or filtration) for the scientists to use within the laboratories.
Skills, knowledge & competencies:
Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively
Good IT skills required (including Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook)
Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Knowledge of SHE requirements in a laboratory environment
To be flexible with working hours when required to deliver the service required to our customers
We offer:
This opportunity not only offers the chance to work in a dynamic growing team, but also in a company that is looking to expand in an exciting area of research. These positions also offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with a flexible approach to work in line with your qualifications and experience.
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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.
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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.
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