In this role, you will report to the Area Operations Manager and work closely with Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to support our customer’s scientific operations through specialized laboratory support, biological sample management, inventory control, and laboratory operations excellence. Your work will help return valuable time back to science while ensuring sample integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Shift: Monday - Friday (First shift)
Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 – $27.00
Benefits:
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Wellness programs
Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1
Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-paid holidays
Choice holidays
Financial Well-Being
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount
What we’re looking for
High school diploma or GED required
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field preferred
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in laboratory operations, laboratory support services, sample management, or related scientific operations
Experience supporting research, biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments preferred
Experience with biological sample handling and laboratory inventory management is strongly preferred
Experience working independently in a customer-facing laboratory environment
Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Familiarity with electronic inventory management systems and laboratory databases
Experience with sample accessioning, tracking, inventory reconciliation, and chain-of-custody documentation
Experience utilizing customer laboratory systems, instrument software, and electronic documentation platforms
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a laboratory facility
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in GxP, GLP, GMP, or other regulated laboratory environments
Knowledge of biosafety, privacy, and ethical requirements related to Human Biological Samples (HBS)
How you will thrive and create an impact
Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services organization, supporting more than 500 customers across biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries through customizable laboratory operations solutions.
In this role, you will:
Receive, label, track, and organize biological samples in laboratory systems
Maintain accurate sample records, inventory, and documentation
Store samples appropriately and monitor storage equipment, including ultra-low temperature freezers
Prepare, package, and coordinate sample shipments
Handle human biological samples following safety, privacy, and compliance requirements
Manage laboratory supplies and monitor inventory levels
Perform routine equipment checks and coordinate maintenance as needed
Investigate and help resolve sample, inventory, or operational issues
Support process improvements to enhance laboratory efficiency and quality
Follow all laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with scientists, laboratory staff, and other stakeholders to support daily operations
Perform other duties as assigned
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
$45,000.00 - $72,450.00
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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Avantor® is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries.
Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve.
Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 300,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.
More than 14,500 strong, our associates are passionate about our mission to set science in motion to create a better world. We share enthusiasm for innovation, excellence, and achievement. Whether we are collaborating with our customers to advance science or solve multifaceted problems, we help them reach their goals more efficiently and effectively.
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