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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 client's Cambridge Discovery Centre.
This is alab-based, multidisciplinary rolethat underpins early drug development programs throughmaterial coordination, shipment logistics, internal sample management, and cold-storage 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. xsabvtc
With training and on-the-job support provided, this position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn new-but closely related-areas, 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
- Non-GLP and GLP toxicology lots
- CLD cell lines
Material Technician in Highfields employer: Avantor
As a Production Coordinator at our Lab 3 facility, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality services to a diverse customer base, including water testing companies and pharmaceutical production. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values employee growth and development, offering training opportunities and career advancement paths. Located in a vibrant area, our facility provides a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent place for meaningful and fulfilling employment.
