Production Laboratory Technician (M/F/D)

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a detailed-focus and proactive Laboratory Technician to join our team in Cambridge, UK. In this role, you’ll be based at the production site of the business. You’ll spend most of your time on your feet, organising the space, moving wheeled weasels around and handling large batches of chemicals.

This role will be a full-time temporary (12 months with the possibility to go permanent for the right candidate) position based in a brand-new facility at the customer site - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. 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.

Candidates from all backgrounds are welcomed, however, production experience in the biopharma industry is preferred. If you are a recent graduate, who is looking to gain foundational hands-on experience in industry – let’s talk!

The Team

You’ll be joining a dynamic and collaborative team at Avantor, working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality results while fostering a culture of support and continuous improvement. Whether you’re working independently or as part of a group, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact on our success and the future of biopharma.

What we’re looking for:

• Production experience in the biopharma/science industry
• Working in a controlled environment with low levels of pollutants (clean room)
• Good level of attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication skills on all levels and problem-solving capabilities with the confidence to react promptly to deliver the best service possible

How you’ll thrive and create an impact:

• Prepare large-volume reagents and buffers
• Aliquot reagents and coordinate shipping with shipment coordinator
• Monitor the stock of chemicals and consumables, ordering and maintaining inventory
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, supplies, and tidiness (cleaning, calibrations)
• Operate and perform basic maintenance of automated and semi-automated production equipment; usage of common laboratory equipment, i.e. pipettes, balances, pH meters

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!