About this role
The Opportunity:
In this role, you will report to the manager of site services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.
Location: San Diego, CA
Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3 pm
What we’re looking for
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or undergraduate degree in a business or science-related field is preferred
- Experience : 2+ years of experience in material handling, inventory replenishment, or customer service
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management abilities
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to customer service
- High regard for safety, quality, and strict adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures
- Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety, security clearances, and medical checkups.
- Knowledge of Information Access and ERP Systems
- Basic warehouse operations and managed inventory knowledge
- Ability to make sound business decisions with limited consultation with manager
How you will thrive and create an impact
Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.
In this role you will:
- Coordinate GMP and non-GMP receiving activities including scheduled route deliveries, deskside deliveries, mail deliveries, and Point of Use (POU) management.
- Utilize multiple systems (e.g., SAP, Citrix, Avantor Inventory Management Systems, ChemSW, and customer-specific platforms) to fulfill job duties.
- Handle temperature-controlled, inventoried and non-inventoried materials, from multiple warehouse locations.
- Serve as customer’s Authorized Agent providing transfer of ownership activities between 3rd party delivery services and freight carriers.
- Operate manual and motorized warehouse equipment and perform equipment inspections as required.
- Assist in GMP packaging activities to maintain production schedule to include cleaning of transport containers, tray folding, and outbound shipment preparation.
- Performs material and/or equipment transfers between warehouse locations, as required.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Key Performance Indices.
- Safely manage hazardous materials and ensure compliance with storage regulations.
- Serve as a liaison with customer contacts, including purchasing directors, facility managers, and plant leadership.
- Maintain training requirements and adhere to corporate policies and operating procedures.
- Follow’s Warehouse Management lead to prioritize tasks based on changes in the schedule and business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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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 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's 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 mom's 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!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$39,000.00 - $62,675.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
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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