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The Opportunity:
Under modetate supervision, perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses. Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis. Conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under the direction of a scientist. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order. May be responsible for calibration of instruments. May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to others.What we're looking for:
- Education: Highschool (AA preferred)
- Ability to lift/ push up to 75 pounds is required
- Ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is required
- Ability to shift priorities is required
- Ability to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements is required
- Ability to utilize language skills (to include English) is required
- Basic mathematical skill aptitude is required
- Reasoning ability is required
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and uninvolved written or oral instructions is required.
- Typing/ computer skills are required
- Microsoft Office efficiency is required
- Warehouse systems experience is preferred
- Manufacturing experience is preferred
How you will thrive and create an impact
- Supporting all areas of Avantor R&D, the Research Assistant-R&D is responsible for hands-on execution of project activities from innovation project conception to completion.
- Maintaining equipment
- Expediting the movement of parts and material between production areas by listing or otherwise moving raw materials.
- Performing process operations such as buffer prep, filtration and chromatography using chemicals (both hazardous and non-hazardous)
- Following written batch process records or experimental plan.
- Operating process safely and efficiently under supervision of Process Engineers and Scientist
- Complying with company standards and OSHA requirements
- Maintaining equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
- Operating equipment safely and efficiently. Material: Receive and move materials to set process for production. Associates must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms
- Cleaning process containers and process/lab areas (cleanroom)
- Ensuring all documentation regarding cleanouts is filled.
- Keeping accurate records and reports
- Assisting in physical inventories and cycle counts
- Ensuring proper stock rotation
- Repacking or re-boxing cases per customer instructions
- Repairing/ consolidating damaged goods as required
- Operating shrink-wrap machine
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
