Onsite Specialist I, Inventory & Material Mgmt

Avantor • San Carlos, CA

3d • $27 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will report to the Site Services Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel – and our customers – to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years’ customer service, inventory replenishment, or material handling experience is required.
• Microsoft Office suite.
• Valid driver's license needed to fulfill the duties of the role
• Reliable form of transportation
• Will be traveling to customer sites for cross training
• Conform to all company and customer requirements for background checks, health, and safety issues required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• A high level of customer service skills, with the ability to display a professional can-do attitude, is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs required.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience in a laboratory environment or familiarity with lab processes and procedures preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using computers
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Power BI, and other inventory management systems preferred
• Previous experience in a GMP-regulated facility strongly desired
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and return laboratory glassware; ensure timely turnaround of dirty glassware from labs.
• Conduct weekly laboratory safety audits and document findings.
• Establish and manage consumable stocking locations to ensure consistent availability.
• Oversee daily inventory of lab consumables; restock and organize as necessary.
• Utilize barcode scanning systems to place and track product orders.
• Receive, unpack, and organize incoming supplies; dispose of packaging materials appropriately.
• Place procurement orders on behalf of customers using Avantor and Kenvue platforms.
• Monitor and manage inventory metrics including inventory turns, overhead, and customer expenditures.
• Perform scheduled deep cleaning and de-trashing of laboratory spaces.
• Clean around equipment and monitor/remove biohazard waste in compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of daily, weekly, and monthly verifications in both physical and digital logbooks.
• Execute multiple cleaning protocols as outlined in client-specific SOPs, varying in complexity.
• Ensure the availability of critical parts to avoid any disruptions in laboratory or manufacturing operations.
• Chemically inactivate equipment containing residual product prior to maintenance or disposal.
• Operate specialized cleaning equipment as required for sanitization tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), and Company paid holidays
• Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance
• Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED