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 hands-on experience in a world-class environment.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in groundbreaking research while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a lab setting and strong organisational skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ 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
Collects, documents, and organizes data and observations. Communicates 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 Milton 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, all while being part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing groundbreaking research.
