Lab Resource Coordinator-Chemistry

Opportunity

In this role, you will report to the on‑site Supervisor. You will work closely with Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission‑based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Waltham, MA (with a future relocation to Cambridge, MA mid 2026)

Mon – Fri, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

$27 - $29

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs
• Time Off:
  Paid Time Off (PTO), Company‑paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.
• Financial Well‑Being:
  Spending Accounts:
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• Added Protection Coverage:
  To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance
• Recognition:
  Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products

High School diploma or GED required;
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred.

• 1–2 years of lab experience (undergraduate lab work accepted).
• Hands‑on laboratory experience, preferably in a cell culture or cryopreservation environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; LIMS experience a plus.
• Experience with SOPs and quality/safety protocols.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently.
• Team‑oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a keen attention to detail.

Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory 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.

The Lab Resource Coordinator is a key member of the laboratory operations team, providing essential support to scientific research groups. This role serves as a critical liaison between scientists and laboratory operations, ensuring smooth and efficient lab operations while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

• Operational Support:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for scientific groups, addressing their day‑to‑day lab operational needs and inquiries.
• Lab Operations Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to all lab operations protocols and initiatives by science groups.
• Inventory Management:
  Maintain accurate records and inventory of common lab supplies and equipment. Coordinate with Avantor services teams (consumables, media/buffer, solvents, etc.) to meet lab needs. Catalog and maintain certain common stock items to minimize storage needs.
• Cold Storage Management:
  Organize and maintain cold storage space (deli fridges,
  -80C freezers, cryo units) for samples.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Coordinate with Lab Instrument Services (LIST) for equipment tagging, calibration, and maintenance. Submit and track maintenance requests for lab equipment.
• Facility Maintenance:
  Assist with the upkeep of common lab areas (consumable racks, western blot equipment, cold room, TC rooms, equipment rooms). Submit work orders for lab issues and follow up on progress.
• Safety Compliance:
  Act as a safety committee representative, participating in safety walkthroughs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Assist with safety training for new hires.
• Training & Support:
  Provide training to new hires on general lab procedures and equipment. Assist with the lab coat program, including ordering, stocking, and communicating with vendors.
• Communication:
  Attend department meetings and effectively communicate information between science groups, lab operations, and other relevant teams.
• Space Optimization:
  Contribute to lab decluttering efforts and space utilization improvements.
• General Lab Assistance:
  Perform basic lab work as directed by science team leads, within the scope of work and contract agreements. Provide daily routine equipment assistance (e.g., checking solvent/buffer levels, calibration, instrument startup, waste handling).