At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily lab operations and manage inventory for critical research activities.
- Company: Avantor, a leader in scientific solutions with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Hands-on role in a safety-focused environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in groundbreaking science while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in a lab setting and strong organisational skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 31200 £ per year.
The Opportunity: Executes day-to-day lab operations & support objectives at customer facilities, following a defined standard output or set of procedures, focused on minimizing laboratory workflow interruptions. Problems and issues faced are generally recurring and solutions are typically known and/or prescribed. More complex problems are solved by applying methods learned through experience and/or using available support.
Activities may include:
- PPE and/or safety station checks and maintenance
- Reviewing defibrillators, extinguishers and dispensing areas to confirm working order
- Storage, tracking and distribution of chemicals/materials ensuring accurate inventory control
- Hazardous waste collection and recycling
- Collecting, documenting, and organizing data and observations
- Communicating activity records, service level metrics and other information requiring some explanation or interpretation to team members, supervisors or customers
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting daily laboratory operations through effective material and stock management
- Managing inventory and ensuring availability of chemicals and consumables
- Handling deliveries, including temperature-sensitive materials
- Monitoring stock levels, expiry dates, and ensuring proper stock rotation
- Supporting safe waste management processes
- Maintaining clean, organised lab and storage areas
- Collaborating with lab teams to understand and respond to operational needs
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in a laboratory or similar environment
- Basic knowledge of chemical handling or inventory systems (preferred)
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and customer service mindset
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools
- A proactive, flexible, and reliable approach to work
Nice to have:
- A scientific degree or relevant qualifications
- Experience working with laboratory inventory systems or stock management
What we offer:
- Opportunity to work in a world-class scientific environment
- Hands-on experience supporting cutting-edge research
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Working environment: This is a lab-based, hands-on role involving movement across the site and physical handling of materials. You will work in a structured, safety-focused environment with standard working hours.
Laboratory Technician, Labstock in Cambridge employer: Avantor
Avantor is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment at the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre in Cambridge. As a Laboratory Technician - Labstock, you will benefit from hands-on experience in a world-class scientific setting, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that your contributions make a meaningful impact on life-changing science.
