Material Technician – Lab Environment
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Job Summary
The Opportunity:
MaterialTechnician Lab Environment
Location:Cambridge Discovery Centre
Contract Type:Temporary 12 months
About Avantor Services
Avantor Services provides a broad range of on-site laboratory services for major pharmaceutical customers. We work collaboratively with our customers to deliver essential scientific and operational support enabling research teams to focus on their core activities while improving laboratory efficiency and productivity.
The Opportunity
We are seeking aMaterialTechnicianto join theDrug Substance (DS)team withinBiopharmaceutical Developmentat our clients Cambridge Discovery Centre.
This is alabbased multidisciplinary rolethat underpins early drug development programs throughmaterial coordination shipment logistics internal sample management and coldstorage inventory ownership. The role plays a critical part in ensuring materials moveefficiently compliantly and without delay allowing scientists to remain focused on research and development delivery.
All activities are carried out in accordance withSafety Health & Environment (SHE)requirements andGood Laboratory Standards (GLS).
Why This Role Could Be Right for You
If you have a life sciences background and are keen to broaden your experience beyond traditional lab work into sample logistics materials management and cross-functional coordination this role offers a strong development opportunity.
You will apply your scientific understanding in a real-world drug development environment while gaining hands-on exposure to shipping coordination cold-storage inventory ownership laboratory systems and process improvement activities.
With training and on-the-job support provided this position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented proactive and eager to learn newbut closely relatedareas building a broader skill set while remaining connected to science-driven work.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Material Coordination & Shipping Logistics
- Coordinate the shipmentofmaterialsfor the DS group including:
- Plasmid DNA
- Control monoclonal antibodies
- NonGLP and GLP toxicology lots
- CLD cell lines
- PPS bulk materials
- Analytical samples for external assays (HCP DNA ProA ISF bioassay density)
- Prepare review and manage all shipment documentation ensuring full accuracy to prevent customs delays
- Act as the primary liaison between:
- Internal DS scientists
- Sample Dispatch Unit (SDU)
- Avantor logistics stakeholders
- Monitor track and follow up on complex and international shipments resolving SDU or customs queries to avoid project delays
Internal Sample & Material Management
- Oversee internal sample tracking and management includingDLIMS submissions
- Support aliquoting and labelling activities ensuring samples are correctly prepared for storage and dispatch
- Maintain alignment with internal standards for sample traceability handling and documentation
ColdStorage Inventory Ownership
- Take ownership of departmental freezer inventories (80C 20C 4C) including:
- Receipt and logging of new materials
- Fulfilment of material requests
- Stock tracking and usage monitoring
- Supporting routine disposal activities
- Supporting routine freezer cleaning
- Ensure compliance with all cold and ultracold storage standards and inventory integrity requirements
Systems Support & CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Act as the primary contact for scientists regardingAvantor shipping systems and storage workflows
- Troubleshoot system or process issues and escalate where necessary
- Collaborate with scientists Avantor teams and SDU to drive continuous improvement in shipping andmaterialmanagement processes
- Educated toHND or BSc level in a Life Science or related discipline
- Understanding ofprotein structureis advantageous
- High level ofattention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational planning and timemanagement skills
- Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging across scientific and operational teams
- Customerfocused collaborative and serviceoriented mindset
- Flexible and proactive with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities
- Comfortable workingindependently and as part of a team
- Knowledge and understanding ofGood Laboratory Standards (GLS)
Interested Lets apply!
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 life-changing 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!
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.
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