Laboratory Technician (M/F/D) - #144108

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for a detail-driven and proactive Laboratory Technician, to join our team in Macclesfield, UK. In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing operational support to analytical and microbiology laboratories, including tasks such as glass washing, equipment maintenance, and preparation of media for testing.

Please note: This role is physically demanding, and you may be walking over 10,000 steps while completing your duties, including handling deliveries and moving between work areas.

This role will be a full-time permanent position based at our customer’s site in Macclesfield. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as a bonus, pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

The team

You’ll be part of the Quality Control Department and a close-knit team of eight Laboratory Technicians who support laboratory operations and prepare solutions for analytical testing. You’ll be part of our Lab and Production Services department, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories around the world, advancing research and development in the Life Sciences industry.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, including graduates with scientific degrees eager to take their first steps in the industry or scientific environment. We also encourage candidates from other sectors, such as retail, warehouse, and customer service, to apply, as we value transferable skills and a range of perspectives.

• Experience:
• Proven experience in a customer-facing role, demonstrating strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of scientific processes and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with laboratory systems such as 1Lab is a plus
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and focus in all tasks, ensuring precision and quality in work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
  
  

How You’ll Thrive And Create An Impact

• Perform general laboratory support tasks, including washing glassware and plastics, maintaining laboratory equipment, managing stock, and handling deliveries to ensure smooth laboratory operations
• Prepare reagents, solutions, buffers, and other media following standard operating procedures and GMP guidelines
• Maintain and organize laboratory stock, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and accurately managing inventory levels
• Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, ensuring all items are in good working condition and compliant with safety and GMP standards
• Perform data entry using tools like 1Lab and Excel, maintain records for equipment servicing, and provide key metrics in line with team goals and targets
  
  

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!

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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