Logistics & Lab Operative (M/F/D)
The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for Logistics & Lab Operative, to join the team based in Slough, UK! In this position you’ll take ownership of supporting the warehouse in the laboratory, supporting scientists across UCB Discovery Biology Department.
Maybe you’re working in logistics, hospitality or retail but have an interest in science; this could be your opportunity to transition your career into the laboratory world!
This role will be a full-time permanent position based at the customer site – UCB in Slough. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as a pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:30
The team:
You’ll belong to a collaborative team of 6 in our business department Lab and Product Services, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.
What we’re looking for:
Education:
* Five GCSE’s including Maths, English and one or more Science subjects essential or previous working experience in a laboratory.
Experience:
* Previous experience working in a warehouse/cleanroom environment and knowledge of SHE regulations is highly desirable.
* Outstanding attention to details.
* Ability to understand and follow Health & Safety instructions.
* Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively.
* Good IT skills required (including Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook).
How you’ll thrive and create an impact:
* Receiving stock deliveries, ensuring storage in accurate locations and accurate temperatures.
* Shipping of finished goods out to the end user, ensuring that the correct shipping documentation is included with consignments to ad-hoc countries.
* Supervising stock consumptions metrics, then ordering and replenishing stock based on demand, using an SAP-based system.
* Preparations of media and standard reagents as required and maintain stocks of both sterile and non-sterile consumable items within the laboratories.
* Assisting the scientific personnel, carrying out routine cleaning and performance checking of equipment (pH meters and balances) keeping accurate results of work.
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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!
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