Laboratory Procurement Assistant 9-Month Part-Time-Contract fmd
Laboratory Procurement Assistant 9-Month Part-Time-Contract fmd
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
Avantor is seeking a Laboratory Procurement Assistant (f/m/d) to join our team based in Cambridge. In this role youll take ownership of supporting scientists from the procurement side of science ensuring that they have the materials and equipment needed for their work.
This is a parttime temporary position youll be working 18.75 hours a week on a 9month fixedterm contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in the laboratory who wants to transition from handson science work to an office/adminbased environment. Alternatively if you have some experience in procurement and are eager to expand your skills in a supportive multinational setting this could be the perfect fit for you.
This role will be a parttime temporary 9 months) position based in a brandnew facility at the customer site The Discovery Centre BioMedical Campus in Cambridge (moving to a hybrid/workfromhome model working after training). Next to an attractive salary we offer multiple benefits such as a pension scheme private medical and dental care and an additional day off for your Lets talk!
The team
Youll join a team of 45 Buyers and their Team Leader. They are an excellent team supporting each other and having catchups daily. The Team is working from home and you will too however we need you at the office during your training. Youll belong to our business department Lab and Production Services which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.
What were looking for
Education: Ongoing or completed studies in sciences
Experience: We will consider candidates from science and procurement environment you either have knowledge/experience in the laboratory and decided to move to an officebased role or have interest/knowledge of procurement and would like to expand on it in an industryleading business
How youll thrive and create an impact
Placing orders on behalf of scientists purchasing consumables reagents chemicals as well as laboratory equipment for the UK and US
Responding to supplier/enduser/client queries by email
Making sure COUPA and Capex systems are updated as well as documentation and invoice reconciliation
Occasional products and suppliers sourcing
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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 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances lifechanging science.
The work we do changes peoples 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 moms 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!
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Employment Type
Part-Time
